tank

Definition

  • noun: a container for holding a liquid or gas
  • noun: one built as a water supply
  • verb: to be very unsuccessful
  • verb: to place, store, or treat in a tank
  • synonyms: pond, archives, armory

Examples

  • The team 'went into the tank' [=got much worse; became very unsuccessful] last season.

  • We went through a 'tank' [='tankful'] of gas on the trip.

  • Some people say she deliberately 'tanked' the match.

Movie quotes

  • (..) you happy? Because it won't. You should go on without me. Listen to me. When that car rolls into that dealership... ...and that tank is bone-dry, I want you to be there with me... ...when everyone says, "Kramer and that other guy... ...they went farther to the left of the (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11
  • (..) Have you ever been completely below the slash? Well, I almost did once and I blacked out. When I came to the car was in a ditch and the tank was full. I don't know who did it. And I never got to thank them. Mr. Kramer, the road. When we started this deal, I thought things were gonna be different. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11