🇬🇧 Tank meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A tank is a large, strong container that holds liquids like water or fuel, or gases like air. Tanks can be found in many places: fish live in a fish tank filled with water, cars use fuel from a fuel tank, and some toilets have a tank that holds water for flushing. Tanks are made so the liquid or gas stays safely inside without leaking or spilling out.

There was a tank of helium at the party, and the balloons floated up like they were trying to escape our singing.

At the pet shop, there was a crab in a tank doing absolutely nothing, but still looking very busy.

I accidentally dropped my eraser in the fish tank, and the fish stared at it like a weird new roommate.

We saw a huge aquarium tank with a shark that looked at me like I might be a crunchy snack.

I overfed the fish, and now the whole tank looks like a floating buffet.

Tom saw a big tank on the roof. The tank held water for the house. Rain filled the tank fast. A small bird drank near the tank and slipped in. Tom used a cup to lift the bird from the tank. The bird shook and flew to the roof; Tom smiled at the full tank.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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