tank
tank
tænk
tānk
British pronunciation
/tˈæŋk/

Définition et signification de « tank » en anglais

Tank
01

tank, char d'assaut, char de combat

a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat
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tank definition and meaning
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Tanks played a pivotal role in breaking through enemy lines during the decisive battle.
Les chars ont joué un rôle crucial dans la percée des lignes ennemies lors de la bataille décisive.
02

réservoir

a container that holds the fuel of a vehicle, etc.
tank definition and meaning
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She noticed that the fuel gauge indicated the tank was nearly empty, so she headed to the nearest gas station.
Elle a remarqué que le jauge de carburant indiquait que le réservoir était presque vide, alors elle s'est dirigée vers la station-service la plus proche.
03

aquarium, bassin à poissons

a container with transparent sides used to keep and display fish, commonly known as an aquarium
tank definition and meaning
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The pet store sells a variety of tank sizes for different fish.
L'animalerie vend une variété de tailles de aquarium pour différents poissons.
04

réservoir, cuve

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids
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The factory uses massive tanks to store chemicals safely.
L'usine utilise d'énormes réservoirs pour stocker les produits chimiques en toute sécurité.
05

a rail car designed to carry liquids or gases in bulk

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Tank cars lined the siding near the refinery.
06

a holding cell used for aggressive or disruptive prisoners

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Fights often land prisoners in the tank.
07

the capacity of a tank

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The tank was only half full.
08

a game role or character built to absorb damage and protect teammates

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She plays a tank in most MMO raids.
to tank
01

to process a substance in a container

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The solution was tanked overnight for testing.
02

to consume large amounts of alcohol

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The students tanked all night during the celebration.
03

to store or transfer liquid into a tank

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The oil was tanked for export.
04

faire faillite, échouer

to totally fail, particularly financially
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His stock portfolio tanked due to market instability.
Son portefeuille boursier a tanké en raison de l'instabilité du marché.
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