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tank

 
 
pronunciation:
taengk
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a large container used to hold liquid or gas.
The gas tank in a car is behind the rear seat.
 
similar words:
boiler, reservoir, vat, vessel
definition 2: the amount held by such a container.
Get a full tank of gasoline.
similar words:
stock, supply
definition 3: a large vehicle used by the military that has armor and heavy guns. A tank moves on two continuous metal belts instead of wheels.
 
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