anti-tank
adjective
ˌan-tē-ˈtaŋk 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antitank
: designed to destroy or check tanks
an anti-tank missile
antitank mines
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Other robots can lay down anti-tank mines, transport tons of materials for infantry on the front lines, or provide cover from the air under heavy artillery to exfiltrate injured soldiers.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
These joints were also designed to be lockable for bridging wide anti-tank ditches or canals.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
These defenses consist of layered obstacle belts that include anti-tank ditches, concertina wire, concrete barriers, and minefields, all of which are difficult for Russian forces to breach.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The deal includes eight separate purchases, which cover HIMARS rockets systems, anti-tank missiles, anti-armor missiles, loitering suicide drones, howitzers, military software and parts for other equipment, according to details released by both governments.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
These joints were also designed to be lockable for bridging wide anti-tank ditches or canals.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
These defenses consist of layered obstacle belts that include anti-tank ditches, concertina wire, concrete barriers, and minefields, all of which are difficult for Russian forces to breach.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The deal includes eight separate purchases, which cover HIMARS rockets systems, anti-tank missiles, anti-armor missiles, loitering suicide drones, howitzers, military software and parts for other equipment, according to details released by both governments.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-tank
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“Anti-tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-tank. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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