I. ˈtaŋk noun
Etymology: Portuguese tanque, alteration of estanque, from estancar to stanch, perhaps from Vulgar Latin * stanticare — more at stanch
Date: 1609
1. dialect : pond , pool ; especially : one built as a water supply
2. : a usually large receptacle for holding, transporting, or storing liquids (as water or fuel)
3. : an enclosed heavily armed and armored combat vehicle that moves on tracks
4. : a prison cell or enclosure used especially for receiving prisoners
5. : tank top
• tank·ful -ˌfu̇l noun
• tank·like -ˌlīk adjective
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- in the tank
II. verb
Date: 1863
transitive verb
1. : to place, store, or treat in a tank
2. : to make no effort to win : lose intentionally
tank ed the match
intransitive verb
1. : to lose intentionally : give up in competition
2. : to suffer rapid decline, failure, or collapse
bought a stock that quickly tank ed