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Tank Definition & Meaning

1. A large container for holding liquid or gas, typically made of metal or plastic.

Example: The gas tank in my car is almost empty.

2. A heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun turret.

Example: The tank rolled through the battlefield, firing its cannon at enemy positions.

3. A storage area for live fish or aquatic plants, typically in a home aquarium.

Example: I need to clean the tank and change the water for my pet fish.

4. To fail or perform poorly, especially in a sports competition.

Example: The basketball team tanked in the playoffs and lost every game.

5. To fill up completely, often used in reference to eating or drinking.

Example: I tanked up on coffee before the long drive.

Examples of the word tank used in sentences.

  • My son likes to play with toy tanks.
  • The fish in the tank are swimming happily.
  • The tank is full of water.
  • The army used tanks in the war.
  • We need to buy a new propane tank for the grill.
  • The army used a tank to cross the dangerous territory.
  • My car's gas tank is running low, I need to fill it up soon.
  • The water tank on the roof provides water to the entire building.
  • A tropical fish tank can be a beautiful addition to any home.
  • The fish tank in my room needs to be cleaned regularly.
  • The army used a tank to break through enemy lines.
  • The farmers filled up the water tank in the morning, to ensure their crops would receive enough moisture throughout the day.
  • We need to fill up the gas tank before we hit the road.
  • The fish tank in the office is home to many colorful tropical fish.
  • She wore a tank top to the gym, as it allowed for ease of movement during her workout.
  • The gas tank in my car was running low so I pulled over to fill up.
  • The aquarium tank in my office is home to many colorful fish.
  • The farmer had to empty the water tank and refill it for his crops to grow properly.
  • I saw a tank in the museum and was impressed by its sheer size.
  • The military used tanks to break through enemy lines during the war.
  • The government deployed tanks to quell the rebellion in the outskirts of the city.
  • The aquarium has a tank that houses different species of fish from around the world.
  • The soldier ducked behind the tank to avoid the enemy fire.
  • She ordered a large tank of helium to fill up the balloons for her daughter's birthday party.
  • He used the tank to store the gasoline and prevent it from evaporating.
  • Having been in the army for years, the veteran knew how to expertly maneuver and operate a tank.
  • The athlete looked incredibly strong and toned as she lifted the heavy weights in the gym, resembling a human tank.
  • The meeting room was freezing, with the air conditioning set to a temperature that could rival the chill of an ice tank.
  • The gas tank for the car was dangerously low, and the driver knew they needed to find a gas station before they were stranded.
  • The aquarium in the lobby was an impressive sight, with a variety of exotic fish swimming freely in the tank.
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