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vessel vs tank

tank vs vessel

vessel and tank both are nouns.

vessel is not a verb while tank is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vessel Yes No No No
tank Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tank is a hyponym of vessel; that is, tank is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vessel:
  • vessel: an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  • tank: a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
Other hyponyms of vessel include autoclave, steriliser, sterilizer, barrel, cask, basin, bath, bathing tub, bathtub, tub, bedpan, boiler, steam boiler, bone-ash cup, cupel, refractory pot, bottle, bottle, feeding bottle, nursing bottle, bowl, bucket, pail, censer, thurible, butter churn, churn, crucible, melting pot, drinking vessel, drum, metal drum, eye cup, eyebath, eyecup, flagon, jar, ladle, monstrance, ostensorium, mortar, muller, ewer, pitcher, poacher, pot, retort, steeper, storage tank, tin, tub, vat, urceole, water jacket, well, washpot.
vessel (noun) tank (noun)
a craft designed for water transportation a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
an object used as a container (especially for liquids) an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
a tube in which a body fluid circulates a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk
a cell for violent prisoners
as much as a tank will hold
vessel (verb) tank (verb)
treat in a tank
consume excessive amounts of alcohol
store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it
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