tank

tank [taŋk]

n.

[ TANK sense 1 < Gujarati tānkh; other senses < or infl. by Sp & Port tanque, aphetic < estanque, a pool, stoppage of flow < estancar, to stop the flow of < VL * stanticare, to STAUNCH]

1. Archaic in India, a natural or artificial pool or pond used for water storage

2. any large container for liquid or gas [a gasoline tank, a swimming tank]

3. short for:

a) TANK TOP

b) TANK SUIT

4. [name orig. used for purpose of secrecy during manufacture] a heavily armored, self-propelled combat vehicle armed with guns and moving on full tractor treads

☆ 5. Slang a jail cell, esp. one for new prisoners charged with misdemeanors

vt.

1. to put, store, or process in a tank

2. Slang to lose (a game, match, etc.) deliberately or due to a lack of effort

vi.

Slang

1. to fail or go into a sharp decline

2. to lose, esp. as a result of a lack of effort

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☆ go in the tank

☆ Slang to lose or fail badly or on purpose

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tank up Informal

1. to supply with or get a full tank of fuel

☆ 2. to drink much liquor