Abrams tank
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- noun
- /ˈeɪbrəmz tæŋk/
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tanque Abrams
- During the exercise, several Abrams tanks demonstrated their superior firepower and maneuverability.
- M1 Abrams tank
- M-1 Abrams tank
- American Abrams tank
Examples
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America plans to enable its Abrams tanks to control robotic wingman vehicles to attack the enemy while protecting the manned tanks.
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The introduction of the new Abrams tank improved the army's capabilities on the battlefield.
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The outlook for selling Abrams tanks to other nations appears "stronger than prior years," the letter said.
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But the US has still not sent promised Abrams tanks after months of procrastination.
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Over his shoulder, you could see M1 Abrams tanks rolling through the streets.
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CNN was allowed rare access to what amounts to a parking lot for more than 2,000 M-1 Abrams tanks.
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These Abrams tanks are assembled at a General Dynamics plant in Lima, Ohio.
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Likewise, over a thousand Abrams tanks have been transferred to Egypt since 1992 at a total cost of $3.9 billion, though close to 200 of them are in mothballs and have never been used.
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The introduction into the fighting of Abrams tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles brought the armor-protected firepower needed to overcome the insurgents.
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Many countries are interested in purchasing the advanced Abrams tank for their military forces.
Synonyms
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A heavily armored vehicle with a large gun that moves on tracks
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A heavy armored vehicle with a large gun that moves on tracks and fights in war
A heavy military machine like a tank with heavy metal plates, tracks, and a large gun for fighting
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Abrams + tank
This is a straightforward combination of a proper name (Abrams) + noun (tank) indicating a particular model or type of tank. A B1 learner who knows 'tank' and recognizes 'Abrams' as a name or label can readily infer it refers to a specific kind of tank (i.e., the American main battle tank), making the composition transparent.
Etymology
Abrams tank is named after General Creighton Abrams, a U.S. Army leader, and using his name was a way to honor him. That's why the name now means a powerful American tank used in battle.