Meaning of the word "petrol tank" in English

What does "petrol tank" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

petrol tank

US /ˈpɛtrəl tæŋk/
UK /ˈpɛtrəl tæŋk/

Noun

a container for holding petrol (gasoline) in a vehicle

Example:
The car ran out of fuel because the petrol tank was empty.
He checked the fuel gauge to see how much was left in the petrol tank.