gasoline tank
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- noun
- /ˈɡæsəˌliːn tæŋk/
- US
:
tanque de gasolina
- But they won't purposely drill a hole in the gasoline tank of their efficient car or drive aimlessly around town just to consume more gasoline.
Then again, since the hydrogen must be kept, hydrogen tanks tend to be heavy compared to gasoline tanks.
- Then again, since the hydrogen must be kept, hydrogen tanks tend to be heavy compared to gasoline tanks.
Examples
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We have unconfirmed reports that there may be some sort of explosive device in the gasoline tank.
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That tiny noise had the same explosive effect as a lighted match tossed into a gasoline tank.
Fiction book (1999) -
If they ever hit those gasoline tanks, they'll blow the whole city up.
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After all, you didn't personally drain the gasoline tank yourself.
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As for my father, he had driven his boat onto the dock, which ruptured a gasoline tank.
Fiction book (1996) -
Customers line up to refill cars and gasoline tanks along Route 22, October 31, 2012, in Union, New Jersey.
Blog text (23) -
But they won't purposely drill a hole in the gasoline tank of their efficient car or drive.
Blog text (22) -
Before making a long trip, it's important to check that your gasoline tank is full.
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The mechanic examined the gasoline tank for any leaks before starting the car.
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Many drivers forget to monitor their gasoline tank, which can lead to running out of fuel.
Synonyms
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A large container that holds liquids or gases
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A container on a car or bike that holds fuel for the engine
A container in a vehicle that holds petrol or gasoline for the engine
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Morphology
The meaning 'a container in a vehicle for storing gasoline' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'gasoline' (a liquid fuel) with 'tank' (a vessel for storing liquids). This is a straightforward noun–noun compound and a common cross-linguistic automotive concept, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
The compound gasoline tank comes from a simple, literal picture: a metal tank (a strong container) that holds gasoline in a car. So it literally means the container that 'stores' fuel and 'supplies' the engine.