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tank
a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat
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The military conducted training exercises to familiarize soldiers with operating tanks.
Het leger voerde trainingsessies uit om soldaten vertrouwd te maken met het besturen van tanks.
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tank, brandstoftank
a container that holds the fuel of a vehicle, etc.
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The car ’s tank had a leak, causing fuel to drip onto the ground.
De tank van de auto lekte, waardoor brandstof op de grond druppelde.
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aquarium, vistank
a container with transparent sides used to keep and display fish, commonly known as an aquarium
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A large tank filled with colorful fish stood in the hotel lobby.
Een grote aquarium gevuld met kleurrijke vissen stond in de hotellobby.
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tank, reservoir
a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids
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The fish tank needs regular cleaning to maintain water quality.
Het aquarium heeft regelmatig onderhoud nodig om de waterkwaliteit te behouden.
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a rail car designed to carry liquids or gases in bulk
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Inspectors checked the tank for leaks.
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a holding cell used for aggressive or disruptive prisoners
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The tank is isolated from the main block.
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the capacity of a tank
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The system requires a tank of greater volume.
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a game role or character built to absorb damage and protect teammates
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The tank drew enemy fire to shield the healer.
to tank
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to process a substance in a container
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Oil was tanked before further refinement.
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to consume large amounts of alcohol
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They tanked shots before heading out.
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to store or transfer liquid into a tank
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Chemicals were tanked according to safety protocols.
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mislukken, failliet gaan
to totally fail, particularly financially
Dialect
American
AmericanVoorbeelden
The movie tanked at the box office despite high expectations.
De film flopte aan de kassa ondanks hoge verwachtingen.
Lexicale Boom
tankage
tank
