Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

built like a tank

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables: built -like a -tank
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Broad-shouldered and of solid, muscular build.

Slang

adj

Sturdy; exceptionally well constructed.

Slang

Example Sentences

"Standing 6'8" and built like a tank, Adam was not a man to be messed with."

Usage

Slang

Phrases

built like a brick shithouse

Frequently Paired Words

built like a brick shithouse

Questions

What does built like a tank mean?: Broad-shouldered and of solid, muscular build.

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