tanks
Translation
tanks, armored fighting vehicles, containers
Examples
The army has many new tanks.
The army has many new tanks.
These tanks hold a lot of water.
These tanks hold a lot of water.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) armored military vehicles or large containers The army has many new tanks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: armored vehicle, container, reservoir
Etymology
Short for 'tank-engine', a code name used during WWI for secrecy.
Memory Tips
Picture a fish tank and a military tank side-by-side to remember the two main meanings.