tanks

Noun

tank (plural tanks)

1. A closed container for liquids or gases.
   • The propane is stored in these tanks.
2. An open container or pool for storing water or other liquids.
   • The contractors installed a new tank with gorgeous fish and corals.
3. A pond, pool, or small lake (either natural or artificial).
   • The tanks are full and the grass is high.1896, Henry Lawson, Out Back
4. The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.
   • We have brought the van to a garage after we found a leak in the tank.
5. The amount held by a container; a tankful.
   • I burned three tanks of gas on the drive to New York.
6. An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.
   • The journalist mistook the self-propelled artillery vehicle for a tank.

   Synonyms:

   battle tank, combat tank, armour, tango

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Interjection

1. Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
   • Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks. —Have you got enough now? —Yes, thanks.

   Synonyms:

   beauty, cheers, chur, gracias, gramercy, h/t, hat tip, many thanks, shoutout, merci

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