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Tank Engine

Definition:

A tank engine refers to a type of steam locomotive that carries its fuel and water in tanks on board the locomotive itself, instead of being pulled behind in separate cars.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A locomotive powered by steam, where the fuel and water are contained within the locomotive.

Example sentence: The vintage tank engine chugged along the tracks, emitting puffs of steam into the air.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A fictional anthropomorphic train character, popularized by the children's animated TV show "Thomas & Friends."

Example sentence: Little Johnny loves watching Thomas the Tank Engine on TV and playing with his toy trains.

Sense 3 (Noun):

A storage tank designed for holding and supplying a source of liquid, such as oil or water.

Example sentence: The military base had an enormous tank engine that held enough fuel to power the entire facility for weeks.

Sense 4 (Noun):

A heavy armored vehicle used for combat purposes, typically equipped with a powerful gun and thick plating.

Example sentence: The tank engine provided essential firepower and protection to the advancing infantry.

Sense 5 (Noun):

A larger container used to hold compressed air or other gases.

Example sentence: The scuba diving instructor checked the pressure gauge on his tank engine before descending into the depths.

Sense 6 (Verb):

To fill or supply something with fuel or a liquid, usually a tank.

Example sentence: The workers will tank engine the aircraft before it takes off for its long journey.