noun

1. a cell for violent prisoners

Synonym: cooler

2. a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids

Synonym: storage tank

3. an enclosed armored military vehiclehas a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

Synonym: army tankarmored combat vehiclearmoured combat vehicle

4. a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk

Synonym: tank car

5. as much as a tank will hold

Synonym: tankful