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- noun The primary
tank of a country or armed forces. - noun military 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.
Etymologies
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USA, 1955, main + battle (“n. attr.”) + tank.
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