🇬🇧🇪🇸 tank - tanque : English Lesson

Meaning of "tank" ("tanque"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A tank is a big, heavy army vehicle that looks a bit like a metal turtle with a long nose. Instead of normal wheels, it has metal tracks that roll along the ground so it can move over mud, rocks, and rough land. The people inside a tank are protected by thick metal walls, and it has a large gun on top for fighting in battles.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

During show-and-tell, Tim said, “I brought a tank,” and the teacher said, “You’re joking,” until the ground started shaking.

The driver tried to parallel park the tank, and three cars fainted from fear.

The tank tried to sneak through town, but everyone heard it and said, “Nice try, loud metal elephant.”

When the tank went through the car wash, the brushes just gave up and sent for reinforcements.

When the parade ended, everyone admitted the marching band was cool, but the tank definitely won “loudest feet.”

The child hid behind a low wall as a tank rumbled past. The tank was heavy and slow, metal tracks clanking. A soldier looked out from the tank, waved, and pointed the way. Another soldier led a small dog to the tank door. The child breathed, touched the tank, and smiled.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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