Tank

usgb/tæŋk/
noun

A large container for holding liquid or gas.

The car's gas tank is empty
Visual representation of "tank" - A large container for holding liquid or gas

Often appears as...

  • fill up the tank
  • tank capacity
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Visual representation of "tank"
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Context Matters

The word 'tank' is often associated with water or fuel in everyday contexts.

Illustration for Context Matters
I need to clean my fish tank this weekend.
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Quantity Implication

'Tank' implies a large quantity, much bigger than a bottle or jug.

Illustration for Quantity Implication
The factory stores chemicals in several large tanks.
Visual representation of the word "Tank"

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