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tank

 
 
pronunciation:
taengk
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A tank is a large container that holds a liquid or gas. If a car uses gasoline, the car has a tank inside that holds the gasoline. A house usually has a tank for hot water in the basement or in some other storage area.
Mateo's pet fish live in a big tank in his room. He helps his dad clean the fish tank every two weeks.
 
similar words:
boiler, reservoir, vessel
definition 2: A tank is a large, strong vehicle with heavy guns that is used by an army.
Tanks rolled across the open field and fired at the enemy.
 
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