Tank

Definitions of Tank
  1. noun
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
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    types:
    Gasturm
    a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel
    Wasserkocher
    a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
    Wasserturm
    a large reservoir for water
    type of:
    Flüssigkeitsbehälter, Gefäß
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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