petroltank

noun
UK /ˈpɛtrəl tæŋk/
US /ˈpɛtroʊl tæŋk/

A petroltank is a container that holds fuel for a car or other machine.

Dad filled the petroltank before our long drive to the beach.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large storage tank at a petrol station that holds fuel for many vehicles.

The workers checked the underground petroltank at the station.

3. A tank on a motorbike or small engine that stores petrol.

He cleaned the petroltank on his old motorbike.

4. A tank used to carry petrol for tools like lawnmowers or generators.

The gardener kept a small petroltank in the shed.