tank topn.

Brit.

/ˈtaŋk tɒp/, U.S.

/ˈtæŋk ˌtɑp/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: tank n.¹, top n.¹

Etymology: < tank n.¹ + top n.¹With sense 2 compare tank suit n. at tank n.¹ Compounds 2; perhaps originally with reference to its resemblance to swimwear (compare quot. 1949² at sense 2).

1. The top or lid of a tank (in various senses); spec. (Shipbuilding) the top of the lowermost ballast tank, forming the floor of the hold of a ship. Hence also colloquial, with the: the lowest deck of a ship.

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1862 Mechanics' Mag. 18 July 34/3 New Tank Locomotive... The coal-box is over the tank; it has an inclined bottom, the tank-top sloping upward to the water entrance.

1868 J. Macgregor Voy. Alone (ed. 2) 40 If we are in a muddy river or doubtful harbour we must draw from our zinc water tank which holds water for one week... On the tank top is soap, and also a clean towel.

1900 Engin. Mag. Aug. 678 The margin plates of the tank top are put on, and the tank-top plating itself.

1962 Amer. Motorcycling Mar. 11/1 The 1962 250 Star has a brand new look with chrome tank panels, bright sapphire blue tank top and fenders, black frame.

2010 P. Brodie Illustr. Dict. Cargo Handling (ed. 3) 176 It is important to know the strength of the tank top, especially when loading dense cargoes.

2018 G. M. Foy Run the Storm (2019) 172 [The water] finds the open ramps and companionways from 3-hold to the lowest deck, the Tank Top.

2. A sleeveless, collarless, and buttonless garment for the upper body; spec. (a) a close-fitting garment with a scooped neck, similar to a vest (vest n. 3c) but often worn by itself, especially when exercising or playing sport, or as an outer garment in warmer weather; (b) British a sleeveless knitted garment, typically worn over a shirt or blouse; a sweater vest.Recorded earliest as a modifier.See also earlier tank suit n. at tank n.¹ Compounds 2.

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1949 Women's Wear Daily (N.Y.) 6 Sept. 3/1 The ‘tank top’ bodice in wool jersey or velveteen.

1949 Independent (Long Beach, Calif.) 13 Nov. 10 a/4 Most high-fashion chemises have ‘tank tops’ (scooped out and sleeveless, after the fashion of '20's swim suits) and lace-edged panties that fall to mid-thigh length.

1968 New Yorker 27 Jan. 25 Miss Farrell—a tall, pretty ballerina dressed in a purple tank top and baggy rubber warm-up pants.

1971 Observer 1 Aug. 22/3 A favourite Paris idea is to put little woolly vests or tank tops over shirts and under suit jackets.

1995 N. Blincoe Acid Casuals xviii. 132 Amjad's cousin is down with the seventies style: tight tanktops, Oxford bags and leather ankle coats.

2006 Daily Post (N. Wales) (Nexis) 30 Nov. (Features section) 13 Elwyn had short grey trousers, long grey socks, with a Fairisle tank top over a grey shirt.

Derivatives

ˈtank-topped adj. (of a garment, design, etc.) incorporating or featuring a tank top; (of a person) wearing a tank top.

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1953 Women's Wear Daily (N.Y.) 12 Jan. 30/1 Boxy jacket-and-dress costume..and tank-topped cotton in the new summer line illustrate the young attitude.

1959 Vogue 1 Jan. 75 (caption) A beige version of z and l [i.e. zefran and linen]—tank-toppped dress, back-buttoned postage stamp jacket short enough to show a strip of belt.

1973 Idaho Free Press 25 July 4/1 One can only wonder what will happen should some tank-topped headline writer be accosted by a representative of the public in the near future.

2010 N.Y. Mag. 20 Dec. 132 Gould..famously appeared tank-topped and tattooed on the cover of The New York Times Magazine.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022).

单词	tank top
释义	tank topn. Brit. /ˈtaŋk tɒp/, U.S. /ˈtæŋk ˌtɑp/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: tank n.¹, top n.¹ Etymology: < tank n.¹ + top n.¹With sense 2 compare tank suit n. at tank n.¹ Compounds 2; perhaps originally with reference to its resemblance to swimwear (compare quot. 1949² at sense 2). 1. The top or lid of a tank (in various senses); spec. (Shipbuilding) the top of the lowermost ballast tank, forming the floor of the hold of a ship. Hence also colloquial, with the: the lowest deck of a ship. ΚΠ 1862 Mechanics' Mag. 18 July 34/3 New Tank Locomotive... The coal-box is over the tank; it has an inclined bottom, the tank-top sloping upward to the water entrance. 1868 J. Macgregor Voy. Alone (ed. 2) 40 If we are in a muddy river or doubtful harbour we must draw from our zinc water tank which holds water for one week... On the tank top is soap, and also a clean towel. 1900 Engin. Mag. Aug. 678 The margin plates of the tank top are put on, and the tank-top plating itself. 1962 Amer. Motorcycling Mar. 11/1 The 1962 250 Star has a brand new look with chrome tank panels, bright sapphire blue tank top and fenders, black frame. 2010 P. Brodie Illustr. Dict. Cargo Handling (ed. 3) 176 It is important to know the strength of the tank top, especially when loading dense cargoes. 2018 G. M. Foy Run the Storm (2019) 172 [The water] finds the open ramps and companionways from 3-hold to the lowest deck, the Tank Top. 2. A sleeveless, collarless, and buttonless garment for the upper body; spec. (a) a close-fitting garment with a scooped neck, similar to a vest (vest n. 3c) but often worn by itself, especially when exercising or playing sport, or as an outer garment in warmer weather; (b) British a sleeveless knitted garment, typically worn over a shirt or blouse; a sweater vest.Recorded earliest as a modifier.See also earlier tank suit n. at tank n.¹ Compounds 2. ΚΠ 1949 Women's Wear Daily (N.Y.) 6 Sept. 3/1 The ‘tank top’ bodice in wool jersey or velveteen. 1949 Independent (Long Beach, Calif.) 13 Nov. 10 a/4 Most high-fashion chemises have ‘tank tops’ (scooped out and sleeveless, after the fashion of '20's swim suits) and lace-edged panties that fall to mid-thigh length. 1968 New Yorker 27 Jan. 25 Miss Farrell—a tall, pretty ballerina dressed in a purple tank top and baggy rubber warm-up pants. 1971 Observer 1 Aug. 22/3 A favourite Paris idea is to put little woolly vests or tank tops over shirts and under suit jackets. 1995 N. Blincoe Acid Casuals xviii. 132 Amjad's cousin is down with the seventies style: tight tanktops, Oxford bags and leather ankle coats. 2006 Daily Post (N. Wales) (Nexis) 30 Nov. (Features section) 13 Elwyn had short grey trousers, long grey socks, with a Fairisle tank top over a grey shirt. Derivatives ˈtank-topped adj. (of a garment, design, etc.) incorporating or featuring a tank top; (of a person) wearing a tank top. ΚΠ 1953 Women's Wear Daily (N.Y.) 12 Jan. 30/1 Boxy jacket-and-dress costume..and tank-topped cotton in the new summer line illustrate the young attitude. 1959 Vogue 1 Jan. 75 (caption) A beige version of z and l [i.e. zefran and linen]—tank-toppped dress, back-buttoned postage stamp jacket short enough to show a strip of belt. 1973 Idaho Free Press 25 July 4/1 One can only wonder what will happen should some tank-topped headline writer be accosted by a representative of the public in the near future. 2010 N.Y. Mag. 20 Dec. 132 Gould..famously appeared tank-topped and tattooed on the cover of The New York Times Magazine. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022). < n.1862
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