tank meaning and definition

TANK noun

Definition of tank (noun)

1. an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
   • synonyms: armored combat vehicle, armoured combat vehicle, army tank
2. a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
   • synonyms: storage tank
3. as much as a tank will hold
   • synonyms: tankful
4. a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk
   • synonyms: tank car
5. a cell for violent prisoners
   • synonyms: cooler

TANK verb

Definition of tank (verb)

1. store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it
2. consume excessive amounts of alcohol
3. treat in a tank
   • "tank animal refuse"