tanklike

1 5.4

Large and strong, shaped like a heavy metal container that holds or carries a lot

adjective
/ˈtæŋkˌlaɪk/

: similar a un tanque

The vehicle's tanklike structure made it ideal for carrying heavy loads.

Examples

The brewery used a row of tanklike vats to ferment the beer overnight.
His tanklike physique made him an excellent candidate for the role.
She admired the tanklike water towers standing tall above the city skyline.
The new model has a tanklike design that enhances its durability.
The vehicle's tanklike structure made it ideal for carrying heavy loads.
The new model has a tanklike design that enhances its durability.
She admired the tanklike water towers standing tall above the city skyline.

Antonyms

fragile

45 3.4

Easily broken or damaged because it is not strong

slender

5 3.5

Small in amount or value

How Tanklike

tanklike

1 5.4

armored

150 4.4

boxy

11 3.2

sleek

2 3.7

Surface Forms

tanklike positive

Morphology

tanklike = tank (transparent) = tank + like

The adjective is a straightforward formation from the noun 'tank' with productive adjectival '-like' meaning 'resembling'.

Etymology

Tanklike is simply tank + -like, where tank can mean a strong metal container or a military vehicle and -like means 'similar to'. So tanklike describes something big, sturdy, or shaped like a tank, which is why we use it for heavy vats, tough vehicles, or tall water towers.