A tank is a strong car used by soldiers in wars. It has thick metal and a big gun. It moves on metal tracks, not wheels.
The tank moved slowly across the field.
Tanks are used in many armies today.
A tank is a big container that holds liquids or gases. People use tanks to keep water, fuel, or other liquids safe.
The water tank is full of clean water.
They filled the tank with gasoline.
This kind of tank is a glass or plastic box where people keep fish. It holds water and the fish live inside it.
The fish swim happily in the tank.
I cleaned the fish tank yesterday.
To tank means to do very badly or lose. People use it for games, businesses, or other things that fail.
Our team tanked the match yesterday.
Sales tanked last month badly.
This meaning means to lose on purpose in sports or games. Teams or players do this to get future benefits, like better picks or chances.
The team tanked to get better players next year.
Some players tank games on purpose sometimes.
Here, a tank means a part in machines that holds fuel or other liquids. Cars have gas tanks that store petrol or diesel.
The car's gas tank needs filling.
Please check the tank before you leave.
This meaning refers to big tanks that hold water or fuel in a place like a roof or inside a vehicle. They keep the liquid until needed.
The building has a big water tank on the roof.
Fuel tanks on trucks are very heavy.
