noun
tank
An armored combat vehicle that moves on tracks.
The tank advances on tracks across the field.
Etymology
Early armored vehicles were called tanks under a secrecy-related cover name suggesting water containers. The cover name remained as the ordinary military term.
More examples
- Several tanks stood outside the museum.
- The tank's armored hull protected its crew.
- They inspected the stationary tank.
Forms
tank · tanks
Similar words
- armored vehicle
- The broader category, not necessarily a tracked tank.