English Explanatory Dictionary

main battle tank

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The primary tank of a country or armed forces.
  2. A tank with a good balance of firepower, cross-country mobility, and armoured protection, and therefore capable of carrying out the roles of breakthrough, exploitation and infantry support.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-main battle tank.wav

Word forms

main battle tank main battle tanks MBT

Etymology

USA, 1955, main + battle tank.

Synonyms

MBT universal tank
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