gas tank
a tank containing the gasoline supply in a car, truck, or other gasoline-engine vehicle.
a storage tank for gas or gasoline.
Origin of gas tank
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How to use gas tank in a sentence
They're like the kid who puts antifreeze in the gas tank and then says see, I told you that car wouldn't run.
Boom—less than 60 seconds in, and a match had exploded in the gas tank.
‘The Gatekeepers,’ Brooklyn College BDS Forum: Week of Israel Debate | Gail Sheehy | February 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTLinda is cautious by nature, and since 9/11 she had always kept her gas tank full and stocked her car with food and water.
Rockaway Mailman Rick Gold Killed in Storm and Mourned on His Route | Michael Daly | November 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAuthorities found a cut propane-gas tank at the home of Perriello's brother, and suspected the attack was intended for him.
Obamacare Supporters Ousted in the Last Election Are Cheered by Court Ruling | Allison Yarrow | June 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTRobert Bryce on how more corn in your gas tank can damage your car.
For a while there was the danger of a general conflagration and explosion, as the gas-tank was floating in kerosene.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonBefore anyone saw me, I cupped my hand, and fired the gas tank of the nearest police cruiser.
The Double Spy | Dan T. MooreFive seconds later the inventor was creeping out along one wing toward the intake valve of the port gas tank.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope | Victor AppletonAfter the club member had moved on, the three Cubs watched the Manheim boat fill its gas tank at a private pump.
Dan Carter and the River Camp | Mildred A. Wirt“Another thing, the gas tank that feeds the motor is on the top side of the raft,” Brad said thoughtfully.
Dan Carter and the River Camp | Mildred A. Wirt
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