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Definition of Fish tank

1. Noun. A tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals.

Definition of Fish tank

1. Noun. a container, usually made out of glass or acrylic, specifically designed for holding water and marine life ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Fish Tank

Literary usage of Fish tank

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Cats in a Chowder by Fred J Schneider (2006)
""I chose this fish tank for your Communion gift, sweetheart, to remind you that Jesus was a fisher of men, of men to be disciples, to spread his word. ..."

2. Dr. Chase's Family Physician, Farrier, Bee-keeper, and Second Receipt Book by Alvin Wood Chase (1874)
"Aquarium, or Fish-Tank—Directions for Making, and Cements For. ... Your correspondent wants a good Cement for an Aquarium, or Fish-Tank. ..."

3. Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition by Edward Henry Knight (1880)
"... of this species of fish. Tank No. 14. "Tank No. 14. '• This well-arranged tank was intended to lodge the lampreys of Dordogne, or Petromyzon ..."

4. Science Experiments for Young Learnersby Jill Norris by Jill Norris (2000)
"Fill the fish tank with water. 2. Put one glass bottom down into the tank. ... Materials • fish tank • water • 2 clear glasses of different shapes • record ..."

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