tank synonyms

tank

n.

  1. A large container for liquids

    tub, basin, cistern, receptacle, vat, cauldron, keg, vessel, cask, tun; see also container.

  2. An armored caterpillar vehicle].

    Types of tanks include: light, medium, heavy, radio-controlled, Goliath, Mark IV, Mark V, Mark VI, M-3, M-4, Abrams M-1, Armstrong-Vickers, Royal Tiger, T-34 (Russian), Königstiger (German), Hunting Panther, Panzer, General Grant*, General Sherman*, General Pershing*, land cruiser*, doodle-bug*;

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