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Definition of Tank
1. Noun. An enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads.
Generic synonyms: Armored Vehicle, Armoured Vehicle, Military Vehicle, Tracked Vehicle
Terms within: Cannon, Gun Enclosure, Gun Turret, Turret
Specialized synonyms: Panzer
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
2. Verb. Store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it.
3. Noun. A large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids.
Specialized synonyms: Aquarium, Fish Tank, Marine Museum, Cistern, Water Tank, Gas Holder, Gasometer, Gas Tank, Gasoline Tank, Petrol Tank, Reservoir, Septic Tank, Hot-water Heater, Hot-water Tank, Water Heater
Generic synonyms: Vessel
4. Verb. Consume excessive amounts of alcohol.
5. Noun. As much as a tank will hold.
6. Verb. Treat in a tank. "Tank animal refuse"
7. Noun. A freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk.
8. Noun. A cell for violent prisoners.
Definition of Tank
1. n. A small Indian dry measure, averaging 240 grains in weight; also, a Bombay weight of 72 grains, for pearls.
2. n. A large basin or cistern; an artificial receptacle for liquids.
3. n. A pond, pool, or small lake, natural or artificial.
Definition of Tank
1. to store in a tank (a container usually for liquids) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Tank
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A large basin or cistern; an artificial receptacle for liquids. Tank engine, a locomotive which carries the water and fuel it requires, thus dispensing with a tender. Tank iron, plate iron thinner than boiler plate, and thicker than sheet iron or stovepipe iron.