fueltank
nounUK /ˈfjʊəl tæŋk/
US /ˈfjuːəl tæŋk/
A fueltank is a container that holds fuel for a car or machine.
The car ran out of gas because the fueltank was empty.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A storage tank at a gas station that holds fuel for pumping into vehicles.
The underground fueltank at the station was refilled by a truck.
3. A large container on an aircraft or ship that stores fuel for its engines.
The airplane's fueltank was checked before takeoff.
4. A tank used to store fuel for heating a building.
The house has a fueltank in the basement for the furnace.