tankful
Americannoun
PLURAL
tankfulsSpelling
See -ful.
Etymology
Origin of tankful
Example Sentences
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Cosmetic companies have figured out how to grow a few types of snow algae by the tankful, because the pigment is also a powerful antioxidant prized for face cream.
From Seattle Times
One other advantage: When they break down, tankless heaters won’t have an issue with spilling an entire tankful of water on the floor.
From Seattle Times
He lives in a grimy brown apartment, with just a tankful of turtles, a hi-fi and a colander for company.
From The Guardian
That’s only enough for one or two tankfuls, depending on the type of vehicles you own, and its recommended that you keep in containers of five gallons or less.
From Fox News
He was a writer with a tankful of high-octane gas and a less than ideal feel for the brakes.
From New York Times
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