drop tank

noun — 2 senses

drop tank

noun
1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An expendable external fuel tank on an aircraft.

2

Firefighting, Government A portable tank used at the scene of a fire to hold water from the fire engine.

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