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tankful

American

[tangk-fool] / ˈtæŋk fʊl /

noun

plural

tankfuls

the amount a tank can hold.

Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of tankful

First recorded in 1885–90; tank + -ful

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 • Jul. 21, 2023

Days after watching the movie, I’m still delighted by a silly subplot about a tankful of fish that Abby, a pet-sitter, leaves under John’s care while she’s gone.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2020

At Molineux Blackpool were running on empty after expending a tankful of energy in beating Spurs 3-1 last Tuesday, and fatigue made them easy prey for tooth-and-claw Wolves.

From The Guardian • Feb. 28, 2011

And a single charge allows for a driving range of about 160 kilometers, or 100 miles, far less than for a gasoline-powered car, which American consumers typically expect to exceed 300 miles on one tankful.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2010

The whole inside of the place was a tankful of colour.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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