nounπShareA closed container for liquids or gases."The fish swim happily in their tanks at the aquarium. "utilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn open container or pool for storing water or other liquids."The farm had several large tanks for storing rainwater. "utilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pond, pool, or small lake, natural or artificial."The farmers relied on the tanks for irrigation during the dry season. "environmentgeographynatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fuel reservoir of a vehicle."The car sputtered and stopped because both tanks were empty. "vehiclefuelpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount held by a container; a tankful."I burned three tanks of gas on the drive to New York."amountutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun, and moving on caterpillar tracks."During the military parade, tanks rolled down the street, their caterpillar tracks rumbling loudly. "vehiclemilitarywarweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Australian and Indian English) A reservoir or dam."During the drought, the farmer worried about the water level in his tanks. "utilitybuildingagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large metal container for holding drinking water for animals, usually placed near a wind-driven water pump, in an animal pen or field."The farmer filled the tanks with fresh water so the cows would have plenty to drink in the field. "agricultureanimalutilitymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBy extension a small pond for the same purpose."We collected rainwater in several large tanks to water the garden during the dry season. "natureenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very muscular and physically imposing person. Somebody who is built like a tank.""The new security guard at the school is a tanks; nobody messes with him." "bodyappearancepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit or character designed primarily around damage absorption and holding the attention of the enemy (as opposed to dealing damage, healing, or other tasks)."In the online game, Sarah's character was one of the best tanks, protecting her teammates from the monsters' attacks. "gamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prison cell, or prison generally."After the protest turned violent, the police took several demonstrators to the tanks. "lawpolicegovernmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metaphorical place where a player goes to contemplate a decision; see in the tank."Before answering the teacher's difficult question, Maria needed a moment in the tanks to gather her thoughts. "mindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail or fall (often used in describing the economy or the stock market); to degenerate or decline rapidly; to plummet.""If the company doesn't get more customers soon, its profits will tank." "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract the attacks of an enemy target in cooperative team-based combat, so that one's teammates can defeat the enemy in question more efficiently."In the online game, Sarah tanks the boss monster so her friends can attack from behind. "gamecomputingactiontechnicalinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (fuel, etc.) into a tank."The gas station attendant tanks my car before I pay. "vehiclefuelmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliberately lose a sports match with the intent of gaining a perceived future competitive advantage."The coach suspected that the team might tank their last game to get a better seed in the playoffs. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo resist damage; to be attacked without being hurt.""The car is built so well that it tanks most minor collisions without any dents." "militarywarvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contemplate a decision for a long time; to go in the tank."Maria had to tank before accepting the job offer because she wasn't sure if she wanted to move to a new city. "attitudemindactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small Indian dry measure, averaging 240 grains in weight."The recipe called for two tanks of saffron, a tiny amount carefully measured for the traditional Indian dish. "amountunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Bombay weight of 72 grains, for pearls."The merchant weighed the valuable pearl using two tanks to ensure it met the required 144-grain standard. "amountbusinesscommercevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand; to tolerate.""Even though my little brother is annoying sometimes, I tanks it because I love him." "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareThanks""Tanks, that was really helpful!" "languagecommunicationwordexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading