Tank destroyer battalion (United States) — units. Over a hundred battalions were formed, of which more than half saw combat service, but the force was disbanded shortly after the end of the war.Development of the tank destroyer doctrineIn the opening offensives of the Second World War,… … Wikipedia
tank gun — /ˈtæŋk gʌn/ (say tangk gun) noun a gun mounted on a tank, usually with high explosive and anti tank capacity …
Tank ship — Tank ship, Tank vessel Tank vessel . (Naut.) A vessel fitted with tanks for the carrying of oil or other liquid in bulk; called also {tanker}. A tank ship of very large capacity is called a {supertanker}. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tank vessel — Tank ship Tank ship, Tank vessel Tank vessel . (Naut.) A vessel fitted with tanks for the carrying of oil or other liquid in bulk; called also {tanker}. A tank ship of very large capacity is called a {supertanker}. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tank leaching — Tank leaching, also called vat leaching, is a hydrometallurgical method of extracting valuable material (usually metals) from ore. It involves placing ore, usually after size reduction and classification, in large tanks or vats containing a… … Wikipedia
capacity — [kə pas′i tē] n. pl. capacities [ME & OFr capacite < L capacitas < capax: see CAPACIOUS] 1. the ability to contain, absorb, or receive and hold 2. a) the amount of space that can be filled; room for holding; content or volume [a tank with a … English World dictionary
tank|age — «TANG kihj», noun. 1. the capacity of a tank or tanks. 2. storage in tanks. 3. the cost of such storage. 4. fertilizer and feed made of animal carcasses after their fat has been rendered … Useful english dictionary
Tank locomotive — A tank locomotive is a steam locomotive that carries its own fuel and water on it, instead of pulling it behind it in a tender. Types of locomotive There are a number of types of locomotive, based on the location and style of the water tanks.… … Wikipedia
Tank car — Modern tank cars carry all types of liquid and gaseous commodites. A tank car (UIC: tank wagon) is a type of railroad (UIC: railway) rolling stock designed to transport liquid and gaseous commodities. Contents … Wikipedia
Tank Mark VIII — Mark VIII Liberty Place of origin … Wikipedia
Tank truck — A tank truck (United States usage) or tanker lorry (United Kingdom usage) is a motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to railroad tank cars which are also designed… … Wikipedia