Topic: TECHNOLOGY
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Origin: | tanque 'pool' |
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tank1 S2 W2
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[countable]1DT a large container for storing liquid or gas :
fish/marine/breeding tank (=for keeping or breeding fish in)
2 also tankful the amount of liquid or gas held in a tank : We set off next day on a full tank.
We set off next day on a full tank.3PMW a heavy military vehicle that has a large gun and runs on two metal belts fitted over its wheels
4DT a large artificial pool for storing water
5 failing and losing money
in the tank
American English informal be/go in the tank Sales can't keep going up, but that doesn't mean the industry is going in the tank.
Sales can't keep going up, but that doesn't mean the industry is going in the tank.
