Tank (disambiguation) facts for kids

A tank is a strong, armored vehicle used in combat. But the word "Tank" or "tanking" can also mean many other things! This page will help you understand the different meanings of "Tank."

Places Called Tank

In Asia

• Tank (city): A city in Pakistan.
• Tank District: A district (like a county) in Pakistan.
• Tank Tehsil: A smaller area within the Tank District.
• Tank Subdivision: Another administrative area in Pakistan.
• Bandar-e Tang: A village in Iran, also known as Tank.

In North America

• Tank Mountains: A mountain range in Arizona, USA.
• Tank Pond (disambiguation): This name is used for a few different ponds.
• Tanks Peak: A mountain peak in Colorado, USA.

In Oceania

• Tank Stream: A stream in New South Wales, Australia.

People Named Tank

• Tank (surname): Some people have "Tank" as their family name.

Singers and Musicians

• Tank (American singer): An American R&B singer whose real name is Durrell Babbs (born in 1976).
• Tank (German singer): A German singer named Eric Geisenheyner (born in 1977).
• Tank (Taiwanese singer): A singer and songwriter from Taiwan named Lü Jianzhong (born in 1982).
• Tank Palamara: An Italian rock guitarist (born in 1968).

Other People with the Nickname Tank

• Tank (nickname): Many people are known by the nickname "Tank."
• Tank Man: A famous historical figure known for a brave act of protest.

Tank in Movies, Games, and Books

Characters in Stories

• Tank (video games): In video games, a "tank" is often a character designed to take a lot of damage and protect other players.
• Tank (Gobots): A character from the Gobots toy line.
• Tank (The Matrix): A character in the movie The Matrix.
• Michael "Tank" Ellis: A character in the TV show Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future.
• Tank: The main character in the comic strip Tank McNamara.
• "The Tank": A powerful enemy character in the Left 4 Dead video game series.
• Tank: The main character in the children's TV show Pupstruction.
• Tank: Rainbow Dash's pet tortoise in the children's show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.

Music Groups

• Tank (band): A heavy metal band from Britain.

Brands and Companies Called Tank

• Cartier Tank: A famous line of watches made by Cartier.
• Film Tank: A film production company in the UK that has won many awards.
• TANK (marque): A Chinese car brand that specializes in SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles).

Organizations Called Tank

• Think tank: An organization that does research and gives advice on different topics.
• Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky: A public transportation company in Northern Kentucky, USA.

Containers and Storage Vessels

• Tank: Another word for a gas cylinder, which holds gas under pressure.
• Flexible tanks: Containers that can bend and change shape, often used for liquids.
• Fuel tank: A container that holds fuel for engines, also called a "gas tank" or "petrol tank."
• Irrigation tank: A human-made pond or reservoir in India and South Asia used to store water for farming.
• Storage tank: A large container, usually for storing liquids.
• Water tank: A container specifically for storing water.
• Pond: Sometimes, an artificial pond created by collecting water runoff is called a tank.

Other Uses of Tank

• TANK (gene): A specific gene found in living things.
• Tank (goddess): An ancient goddess from North Africa.
• Tank (unit): An old unit of measurement used in India.
• LC circuit: Also known as a "tank circuit" in electronics, used to store energy.
• Mitzvah tank: A large vehicle used by some Jewish groups as a portable center for education and outreach.
• Tank Cottage: A historic house in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.
• Tank Upper Secondary School: A secondary school in Bergen, Norway.
• Tank car: A type of railroad car designed to carry liquids or gases.
• Tanking (sports): A strategy in sports where a team intentionally tries to lose games to get better benefits later, like a higher draft pick.
• Aerial refueling: Sometimes called "buddy tanking," where one aircraft refuels another in the air.

See also

• Tank top (disambiguation)
• All pages beginning with tank
• All pages with titles containing "tank"
• Tanker (disambiguation)