Tank-top definition

The top of a ship's bilge tank, usually the lowest horizontal surface on board.

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A sleeveless, slim-fitting, usually knit shirt with shoulder straps and no front opening.

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A casual shirt having wide shoulder straps and, usually, a scoop neck.

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An item of casual clothing: a top with no sleeves.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

tank-top

Plural:

tank-tops

Origin of tank-top

From its resemblance to a tank suit

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition