antitank

[ an-tee-tangk, an-tahy- ]

adjectiveMilitary.
  1. designed for use against tanks or other armored vehicles: antitank gun.

Origin of antitank

1
First recorded in 1915–20; anti- + tank

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British Dictionary definitions for antitank

antitank

/ (ˌæntɪˈtæŋk) /


adjective
  1. designed to immobilize or destroy armoured vehicles: antitank weapons Abbreviation: ATK

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