What does TANKS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Tanks is a noun and can also function as a verb.

Definitions:

• (noun) Large containers or reservoirs for storing liquids or gases.
• (verb) To store or hold in a tank.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tæŋks/
• UK: /tæŋks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tanks" originated from the Middle English word "tanke," which means pool or pond. Its usage has evolved to refer to large containers or reservoirs for storing liquids or gases, such as fuel tanks, water tanks, or gas tanks. The verb form of "tanks" is commonly used in reference to storing or holding something in a tank.

Synonyms:

• Reservoirs
• Containers
• Cisterns
• Vessels

Related Words:

• Taken
• Stank
• Thank
• Rankt
• Knead

Example Sentences:

• The fuel tanks of the airplane were filled before takeoff.
• The water tank in the backyard was used to water the garden.
• They decided to tank the excess oil in the storage tank.