"tankwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: tank + -wise Etymology templates: {{suf|en|tank|wise}} tank + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} tankwise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of a tank (military vehicle). Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-tankwise-en-adv-kM3aZU86
  2. In terms of tanks (military vehicles). Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-tankwise-en-adv-GjVOwbtn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -wise Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 98 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -wise: 2 98

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