"anti-tank" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} anti-tank (not comparable)
  1. Alternative spelling of antitank Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: antitank
    Sense id: en-anti-tank-en-adj-gmBBsl7V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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