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Tank

Meaning in military & defence, with examples

/tæŋk/nounCore term

In military & defence, tank means: A heavily armoured military vehicle that moves on tracks and carries a large main gun; the main vehicle of armoured units.

In Turkish: tank

How it is used

The modern type is called a main battle tank (MBT). A tank has a crew, usually of three or four, and tanks form companies or squadrons and battalions. 'Tank' also means a container for liquids, such as a fuel tank.

Example sentences

  1. The tank crew spent the afternoon on maintenance.

  2. Each tank must pass a technical inspection before the exercise.

Common collocations

  • main battle tank
  • tank crew
  • tank battalion
  • tank driver
  • armoured vehicleA military vehicle protected by armour plate, used to carry and protect people or equipment; tanks and personnel carriers are examples.
  • equipmentThe tools, vehicles, radios, clothing and other items that a unit or person needs to carry out their duties.
  • maintenanceThe regular work of checking, servicing and repairing vehicles, aircraft, ships and equipment so that they stay safe and ready to use.
  • defence industryThe companies and organisations that design, develop, produce and support military equipment and services for armed forces.

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