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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

tank′ car′,

Rail Transporta car containing one or more tanks for the transportation of liquids, gases, or granular solids.

1870–75, American.

'tank car' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Forum discussions with the word(s) "tank car" in the title:

make sure the car is back with the tank full
There is only a little gas in the tank of our car.

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