Pronunciation: /tæŋk/
noun a large container for holding or storing liquids or gases
A1 The fish tank is full of colorful fish.
A2 The army used tanks to advance on the battlefield.
B1 The water tank on the roof supplies the building with water.
B2 The tank was filled with gasoline for the long journey.
C1 The tank was equipped with the latest technology for maximum efficiency.
C2 The tank rolled through the city streets, a symbol of military power.
verb to make someone or something fail or be unsuccessful
A1 I tanked up my car before going on a long road trip.
A2 She tanked the fish tank with fresh water.
B1 The team decided to tank the game in order to secure a higher draft pick.
B2 The company's stock price tanked after the CEO's scandal was revealed.
C1 The government's decision to tank the currency led to a financial crisis.
C2 The politician's reputation tanked after being caught in a corruption scandal.
formal The military deployed a tank to the front lines of the battle.
informal I saw a tank driving down the street earlier today.
slang That new car is a total tank on the road.
figurative She's like a tank when it comes to handling difficult situations.
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