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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-tangk, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈtæŋk, ˌæn taɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-tangk, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈtæŋk, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antitank word
- adjective antitank designed to immobilize or destroy armoured vehicles 3
- adjective antitank for use against tanks in war 3
- adjective antitank designed for use against tanks or other armored vehicles: antitank gun. 1
- noun antitank For use against enemy tanks. 1
- adjective antitank used in defending against tanks 1
- adjective antitank (military) Of weapons or tactics, designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles. 0
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Origin of antitank
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; anti- + tank
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Parts of speech for Antitank
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antitank popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
antitank usage trend in Literature
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