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Definition:

A tank shell refers to a type of ammunition designed specifically for use with tanks and other armored vehicles. It is a large caliber projectile typically fired from a tank's main gun, capable of penetrating heavy armored targets.

Senses:

Noun - Ammunition:

A tank shell, in this sense, is a projectile designed to be fired from a tank's main gun to inflict damage to fortified positions, vehicles, or other armored targets.

Example sentence: The tank fired a high-explosive tank shell, obliterating the enemy's defenses.

Noun - Empty Casing:

In a different context, a tank shell can refer to the empty casing or shell that previously contained the explosive material before being fired.

Example sentence: The battlefield was littered with discarded tank shells after the armored division moved forward.

Verb - To Equip with Tank Shells:

As a verb, tank shell refers to the action of supplying or loading a tank's main gun with shells or ammunition.

Example sentence: The soldiers worked diligently to tank shell the armored vehicles before the upcoming operation.

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