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1959 American film
Tank Commando is a 1959 American war film produced, directed and written by Burt Topper. American International Pictures released the film as a double
Tank_Commando
Light tank used by the Thai army
The Stingray, sometimes known as the Commando Stingray, is a light tank produced by Textron Marine & Land Systems division (formerly Cadillac Gage). The
Stingray_light_tank
British motorcycle produced from 1967 to 1977
The Norton Commando is a British Norton-Villiers motorcycle with an OHV pre-unit parallel-twin engine, produced by the Norton Motorcycle company from 1967
Norton_Commando
American amphibious armored car
The Cadillac Gage Commando, frequently denoted as the M706 in U.S. military service, is an American armored car designed to be amphibious. It was engineered
Cadillac_Gage_Commando
British special operations force during World War II
The Commandos, also known as the British Commandos, were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from Winston Churchill, for
Commandos_(United_Kingdom)
Maritime land warfare force of the United Kingdom
Centaur IV tanks on D Day; one of these is still on display at Pegasus Bridge. Only one marine (Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter of 43 Commando) was awarded
Royal_Marines
1959 film by Louis Clyde Stoumen
Pictures released the film in the United States as a double feature with Tank Commandos. It was retitled Girls in Action for release in the Commonwealth of
Operation_Dames
WWII British military unit
Special Service Brigade was a brigade-sized formation of the British Commandos formed during the Second World War in March 1944 from battalion-sized
4th_Special_Service_Brigade
Military unit
The Afghan Commando Forces (Dari: قوای کماندوی افغانستان, Pashto: افغان کمانډو لړۍ), also referred to as the DRA Commando Forces from 1978 to 1992, were
Afghan_Commando_Forces
American performer and actress (1911–1986)
(1951), Golden Girl (1951), World for Ransom (1954), Maracaibo (1958), Tank Commando (1959), and Let No Man Write My Epitaph (1960). D'Antonio appeared in
Carmen_D'Antonio
Compact vehicle produced by Kaiser and American Motors
gas tank provided an additional 5 US gallons (18.9 litres) capacity to 16.5 US gallons (62.5 litres). Along with the bigger engines, the 1972 Commando featured
Jeepster_Commando
Force protection formation of the Royal Marines
mortars and 6-pounder anti-tank guns—and a signals platoon. Along with No. 2, No. 9 and No. 40 (Royal Marine) Commandos, 43 Commando formed the 2nd Special
43 Commando Fleet Protection Group
43_Commando_Fleet_Protection_Group
American actor (1923–2023)
Manager 1958 Machine-Gun Kelly Maize 1958 Hell Squad Private Russo 1959 Tank Commando Pvt. Sonny Lazzotti 1959 Warlock Barber 1959 Beast from Haunted Cave
Wally_Campo
Military unit
The Commando Regiment (Sinhala: කොමාන්ඩෝ රෙජිමේන්තුව komāndo rejimēnthuwa; Tamil: இலங்கை இராணுவத்தின் கமாண்டோ படைப்பிரிவ) is a tier two special operations
Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment
Sri_Lanka_Army_Commando_Regiment
World War II era medium tank
The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the medium tank most widely used by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman
M4_Sherman
1996 video game
near-future game in which the player character is a new recruit as part of a tank commando corps that work as mercenaries. A 3DO Interactive Multiplayer version
Shellshock_(video_game)
Battalion sized formation of the Royal Marines
45 Commando Royal Marines (pronounced "four-five commando") is a battalion sized unit of the British Royal Marines and subordinate unit within UK Commando
45_Commando
2017 film
announcing in Twitter. He plays Lieutenant (Lt.) Chinmay, an armoured tank Commando, of the wing headed by Mahadevan. It is the Malayalam film debut of
1971:_Beyond_Borders
Military unit
Brigade was a commando brigade of the British Army. Formed during the Second World War, it consisted of Army Commandos and Royal Marines Commandos. The brigade's
1st_Special_Service_Brigade
British Army Commando unit
No. 4 Commando was a battalion-sized Commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War formed in 1940. Although it was intended to conduct
No._4_Commando
1986 battle in the Iran–Iraq War
were picked off by Iranian artillery, AH-1 Cobra helicopters and anti-tank commando units. In desperation, Iraqi aircraft flew as many as 300 combat sorties
First_Battle_of_al-Faw
British WWII amphibious swimming tank
DD or duplex drive tanks, nicknamed "Donald Duck tanks", were a type of amphibious swimming tank developed by the British during the Second World War
DD_tank
Battalion sized formation of the Royal Marines
40 Commando RM is a battalion-sized formation of the British Royal Marines and subordinate unit within UK Commando Force, the principal Commando formation
40_Commando
1975 electronic warfare aircraft series by Lockheed
mission was 'migrated' to the E-8 JSTARS and E-3 AWACS fleets. The EC-130E Commando Solo was an earlier version of a U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard
Lockheed_EC-130
U.S. military transport aircraft with 2 piston engines, 1940
The Curtiss C-46 Commando is a low-wing, twin-engine aircraft derived from the Curtiss CW-20 pressurized high-altitude airliner design. Early press reports
Curtiss_C-46_Commando
World War II battle on north coast of France
Green Beach, and No. 4 Commando on Orange. Armoured support was provided by the 14th Army Tank Regiment (The Calgary Regiment (Tank)), equipped with 58 of
Dieppe_Raid
Commando; and 45 Commando. 42 Commando having converted to a specialised maritime unit in 2017. Commando 21 organised each RM Commando unit into six sub-units
Commando_21
Military unit
The Para-commando Anti-Tank Company (French: Compagnie Antitank Para-Commando, Dutch: Antitankcompagnie Paracommando), usually shortened to ATk Company
Para-Commando Anti-tank Company
Para-Commando_Anti-tank_Company
American composer (1930–1988)
of Shark Reef (1958) Devil's Partner (1958) Paratroop Command (1959) Tank Commando (1959) The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959) Diary of a High School Bride
Ronald_Stein
American second generation main battle tank
M60 is an American second-generation main battle tank (MBT). It was officially standardized as the Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 105-mm Gun, M60 in March
M60_tank
1987 battle of the Iran–Iraq War
dogfighting. Iraqi tanks floundered in the marshland and were defeated by Cobra helicopters and TOW missile-equipped anti-tank commandos. Though after January
Siege_of_Basra
American third-generation main battle tank
The M1 Abrams (/ˈeɪbrəmz/) is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for
M1_Abrams
American medium tank of World War II
The M3 Lee, officially Medium Tank, M3, was an American medium tank used during World War II. The turret was produced in two different forms, one for
M3_Lee
Military headdress
it was agreed that if No. 1 Commando was to adopt a uniformed headdress then the beret, which had been worn by the Tank Regiment since the First World
Green_beret
Film production company
Man) and Earth vs. the Spider (1958) Burt Topper: Hell Squad (1958), Tank Commandos (1959) and Diary of a High School Bride (1959) Edward Bernds: High School
American International Pictures
American_International_Pictures
WW2 American light tank
tank M3 was a US light tank of World War II first introduced into service in the British Army in early 1941. Later, an improved version of the tank entered
M3_Stuart
Military unit
The Commandos (Portuguese: Comandos) are a special operations unit in the Portuguese Army. Their parent unit is the Commando Regiment (Regimento de Comandos)
Commandos_(Portugal)
German medium tank of WWII
198. The Operation Greif commando mission included five Panthers assigned to Panzerbrigade 150, disguised to look like M10 tank destroyers by welding on
Panther_tank
British comic book magazine (1961 – present)
Commando For Action and Adventure, formerly known as Commando War Stories in Pictures, and colloquially known as Commando Comics, is a British comic book
Commando_(comics)
British military training course
The All Arms Commando Course (AACC) lasts for 16 weeks and is run by the Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM), Lympstone
All_Arms_Commando_Course
Cold War-era American medium tank
battle tank (MBT) introduced in February 1952, being designated as the 90mm Gun M48, armored, full-tracked, combat vehicle of the medium-gun tank class
M48_Patton
Beautiful Wild Girl (1948) Tank (1984) Tank 432 (2015) Tank Battalion (1958) Tank Brigade (1955) Tank Commando (1959) Tank Girl (1995) Tank Malling (1989) Tanker
List_of_films:_T
2003 video game
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a real-time tactics video game and the third installment of the Commandos series. It was developed by Pyro Studios and
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
Commandos_3:_Destination_Berlin
American paperback book and comic book publisher
Puppet Show U.S. Marines in Action U.S. Paratroops U.S. Tank Commandos Undersea Fighting Commandos The Underworld Story (based on the 1950 film) The Unknown
Avon_(publisher)
Internal security vehicle
Guardian) is an internal security vehicle based on the V-100 and V-150 Commando series of armored cars. It was developed in the late 1990s for service
M1117 armored security vehicle
M1117_armored_security_vehicle
American armored fighting vehicle
American tank in the early days of the Cold War Commando Stingray – light US tank for export only International: 2S25 Sprut-SD – Russian light tank Kaplan
M10_Booker
British main battle tank
counter-attacks featuring SU-100 tank destroyers. After establishing themselves in a position in downtown Port Said, 42 Commando headed down the Shari Muhammad
Centurion_(tank)
American heavy tank
The M103 heavy tank (officially designated 120mm gun combat tank M103, initially T43) was a heavy tank that served in the United States Army and the United
M103_heavy_tank
Israeli commando and special forces unit
advanced technologies and weaponry. Maglan is part of the IDF's Commando Brigade, each commando unit goes through basic training with an infantry brigade,
Maglan
Part of the 1982 Lebanon War
detected an Israeli division advancing north and sent several commando companies and a tank battalion to ambush the Israelis on their way to Jezzine. On
Battle_of_Jezzine_(1982)
British heavy infantry tank
60 Churchill tanks from the 14th Army Tank Regiment (The Calgary Regiment (Tank)) were allocated to support the infantry and commandos; they would be
Churchill_tank
1998 video game
boats; the Driver can drive vehicles and operate tanks and mounted guns, and is one of two commandos who can treat the injuries of his comrades; the Sapper
Commandos:_Behind_Enemy_Lines
Military unit of the Indian Army
British Indian Army. 9 Para (SF) was raised in 1965 as the 9th Parachute Commando Battalion (as part of the Parachute Regiment) and is the oldest among the
Para_(Special_Forces)
American main battle tank
The M47 Patton was an American medium tank, a development of the M46 Patton mounting an updated turret, and was in turn further developed as the M48 Patton
M47_Patton
Unit of the Australian Army Reserve
The 1st Commando Regiment (1 Cdo Regt) is an Australian Army Reserve special forces unit and is part of Special Operations Command. The regiment has an
1st_Commando_Regiment
Carbine of the United States
However, the term "CAR-15" is most commonly associated with the Colt Commando (AKA: XM177); these select-fire carbines have ultrashort 10.5-inch (270 mm)
CAR-15
Units of the Israel Defense Forces
Refaim - An highly versatile commando unit that combines various fields of warfare, including infantry, engineering, anti-tank warfare, aerial warfare and
Special_forces_of_Israel
Component of the Space Shuttle launch vehicle
The Space Shuttle external tank (ET) was the component of the Space Shuttle launch vehicle that contained the liquid hydrogen fuel and liquid oxygen oxidizer
Space_Shuttle_external_tank
Platform game
Bionic Commando, originally released as Hitler's Resurrection: Top Secret in Japan, is a 1988 platform game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo
Bionic Commando (1988 video game)
Bionic_Commando_(1988_video_game)
Battle of World War II
170 was now defended by No. 1 and No. 42 commandos supported by a tank troop from the 19th Lancers. The tanks at the northern end of the hill were attacked
Battle_of_Hill_170
American light tank
The M24 Chaffee (officially light tank M24) was an American light tank used during the later part of World War II; it was also used in post–World War II
M24_Chaffee
1961 Soviet medium tank
intelligence confirmed T-62 tanks had arrived in Egypt. In response, Israeli commandos raided Egyptian positions in order to capture the tanks and analyze them.
T-62
Military unit
A German 50mm PAK anti tank gun was the gate guard in front of the unit headquarters for at least 20 years. Sandton Commando resorted under Group 18
Sandton_Commando
Amphibious landing in North Africa during the Second World War
Africa by British Commandos over the night of 19/20 April 1941 during the Second World War. The raid was carried out by No. 7 Commando, also known as A
Raid_on_Bardia
1930s United States light tank
The M2 light tank, officially Light Tank, M2, was an American light tank of the interwar period which saw limited service during World War II. The most
M2_light_tank
French commando unit
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos was a Fusiliers marins (Sailor Riflemen) commando unit of the Free French Navy, raised in 1942, which served
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
1er_Bataillon_de_Fusiliers_Marins_Commandos
Cold War-era American light tank
The M41 Walker Bulldog, officially 76-mm gun tank M41, was an American light tank developed for armed reconnaissance purposes. It was produced by Cadillac
M41_Walker_Bulldog
British/American WWI tank
The Mark VIII tank also known as the Liberty or The International was a British-American tank design of the First World War intended to overcome the limitations
Mark_VIII_tank
Roles in the British Army
photographer Systems analyst Driver tank transporter operator Driver vehicle support specialist Airborne Army commando Combat medical technician Environmental
List of roles in the British Army
List_of_roles_in_the_British_Army
Amphibious assault ship of World War II
A Landing Ship, Tank (LST) is a type of amphibious warfare ship class designed to support amphibious operations by carrying tanks, along with other military
Landing_Ship,_Tank
Medium tank
The T69 was a prototype American medium tank with an oscillating turret mounting a 90mm cannon with an eight-round drum autoloader. It held a crew of three
T69_tank
American medium/heavy battle tank (1944–1951)
The M26 Pershing is a heavy tank, later designated as a medium tank, formerly used by the United States Army during the early years of the Cold War. It
M26_Pershing
Clothes worn under other clothes
introduced the term 'going commando' into the popular vernacular. Hendrickson, Eric (27 October 1996). "Buzz word 'going commando' gets an airing on 'Friends'"
Underwear
World War II Nazi special-ops mission
German: Unternehmen Greif) was a special operation commanded by Waffen-SS commando Otto Skorzeny during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. The operation
Operation_Greif
Israel Defense Forces unit
warfare"), officially Unit 621, is an elite Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commando unit specializing in anti-guerrilla warfare, special reconnaissance, and
Egoz_Unit
British commando unit of the Second World War
No. 3 Commando was a battalion-sized Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1940 from volunteers for special
No._3_Commando
Motorcycle
Some styling is reminiscent of the original Norton Commando, especially the engine and petrol tank. The new Norton has received favourable press reviews
Norton_961_Commando
Heavy tank
The 120 mm Gun Tank T110, known during early development as the TS-31, was a canceled heavy tank project which began in 1954. It was an attempt to replace
T110_heavy_tank
Military units trained to conduct special operations
small, fast, camouflaged ships crewed by selected men for scouting and commando missions. In the Middle Ages, special forces trained to conduct special
Special_forces
Indian Navy special operations force
The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS, are the special forces of the Indian Navy. The MARCOS were originally named Indian Marine Special Force,
MARCOS
Military unit
Project DELTA reaction force. Formed on 1 November 1964 as the 91st Airborne Commando Battalion, it consisted of three companies of Montagnards. A fourth company
81st_Airborne_Ranger_Group
sheltering underground during the Warsaw Uprising, 1944 1959 United States Tank Commandos Burt Topper Drama. US demolition unit on reconnaissance mission to determine
List of World War II feature films (1950–1989)
List_of_World_War_II_feature_films_(1950–1989)
British light tank
capable of penetrating the armour of a Valentine tank. The landings began at 04:30 on 5 May, with 5 Commando landing at Courrier Bay and the three infantry
Mk_VII_Tetrarch_light_tank
Swiss assault rifle
that enables the use of rifle grenades and a bayonet. The compact SG 552 Commando (full designation as the 552-2P) carbine was released in July 1998. It
SIG_SG_550
Afghanistan's military from 1978 to 1992
DRA had 22 brigades altogether, consisting of combined arms, tank, artillery, and commando brigades; a Republican guard brigade in 1978 (which became part
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Armed_Forces_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_Afghanistan
Special forces unit of the Malaysian Army
force, the founding members underwent commando qualification under the supervision of the British 40 Commando, Royal Marines. The creation of a joint
Gerak Khas (Malaysian Army unit)
Gerak_Khas_(Malaysian_Army_unit)
Military conflict in 1974
active and 19 reserve infantry battalions, 3 active and 1 reserve commando battalions, 1 tank, 1 mechanized and 1 reconnaissance battalions, 6 field artillery
Military operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Military_operations_during_the_Turkish_invasion_of_Cyprus
British battalion during World War II
44 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation in the British Commandos, formed during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the
No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando
No._44_(Royal_Marine)_Commando
1982 Falklands War
British forces were the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards, 42 Commandos Mortars and four light tanks of the Blues and Royals. The 7th Gurkha Rifles were in reserve
Battle_of_Mount_Tumbledown
American medium battle tank
The M2 medium tank, officially Medium Tank, M2, was a United States Army medium tank that was first produced in 1939 by the Rock Island Arsenal, just prior
M2_medium_tank
Modernisation programme and future model for British Royal Marines
40 Commando and 45 Commando with forming two Littoral Response Groups (LRGs) which will be permanently deployed, though other units from UK Commando Force
Future_Commando_Force
US Cold War medium tank
an American medium tank designed to replace the M26 Pershing and M4 Sherman. It was one of the U.S. Army's principal medium tanks of the early Cold War
M46_Patton
German WWII remote-controlled demolition vehicle
Beach, Normandy, France Musée des Blindés, Saumur, France Musee No. 4 Commando, Ouistreham, Normandy, France The Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ontario
Goliath_tracked_mine
Light tank
The Type 95 Ha-Gō (九五式軽戦車 ハ号, kyūgo-shiki kei-sensha Ha-Gō) was a light tank used by the Empire of Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War, at the Battles
Type_95_Ha-Go_light_tank
Airborne light tank
The M22 Locust, officially Light Tank (Airborne), M22, was an American-designed airborne light tank which was produced during World War II. The Locust
M22_Locust
development of American tanks from the end of World War II and during the Cold War. In the Korean War M24 Chaffees were the first U.S. tanks to fight the North
Tanks of the United States in the Cold War
Tanks_of_the_United_States_in_the_Cold_War
Defunct American comic book publishing company
Paratroops war U.S. Tank Commandos 1958 2 Avon U.S. Tank Commandos war Undersea Commandos 1964 1 Avon Fighting Undersea Commandos war Wacky Duck 1958
I._W._Publications
Reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army
lines and the ports of Benghazi and Tobruk. In September 1942, British Commandos would attack Tobruk by land and sea (Operation Agreement). The SAS would
Long_Range_Desert_Group
US light tank prototype of the 1950s
The T92 Light Tank, or 76-mm Gun Tank, T92, was an American light tank developed in the 1950s by Aircraft Armaments. It was designed as an airborne/airdropped
T92_light_tank
1982 video game
games, preceding Capcom's Commando (1985) by several years. Front Line was the basis for SNK's TNK III (1985), known as T.A.N.K. in Japan and Europe. A
Front_Line_(video_game)
TANK COMMANDO
TANK COMMANDO
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. In the U.S., this is a predominantly a southern name, with large concentrations in NC, SC, and GA.
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Little
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a personal name, Samke, possibly from Old Norse Sadúlfr, or from Sanni, a pet form of Old Norse Sandi.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Scent of the lotus
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindu, Indian, Teutonic
Ruler of the Estate; Home Ruler
Boy/Male
Indian
Boy/Male
British, English
Field of Beans
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for someone tall and thin, from Old English hlanc ‘long’, ‘narrow’.North German : topographic name for some living at the side of a hill or river for example, from Middle Low German lanke ‘side’, ‘flank’.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Body; Delicate; Sweet
Boy/Male
Teutonic American German Dutch English
Rules an estate.
Boy/Male
African, Australian, Danish, Ghana
Male Name After the Tano River in Ghana
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a powerfully built man or someone of violent emotions, from the Middle English adjective rank (Old English ranc ‘proud’, ‘rebellious’).English : from a medieval personal name, a back-formation from the diminutive Rankin.South German : variant of Rang 2.German : nickname either for an agile person, from Middle High German ranc ‘quick turn’, or in some instances for someone who was tall and thin, from Low German rank. In some cases the surname may have been from a personal name formed with this element.Czech : from a pet form of a personal name, which could be either Slavic Ranožir or Germanic Randolf (see Randolph).Swedish and Danish : nickname from rank ‘erect’, ‘upright’, ‘straight’.
Girl/Female
American, Danish, French, German, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Body
Male
French
French form of Roman Latin Caietanus, GAËTAN means "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Gaëtan, GAËTANE means "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Will, Determination
Surname or Lastname
German
German : topographic name for someone who lived in a forest, Middle High German tan. This was originally a distinct word from tanne ‘pine tree’, and denoted a forest of any kind. Inevitably, however, the two became confused, with the result that Tann now denotes only coniferous forests; it is a rather rare and literary word.English (East Anglia) : variant of Tanner 1.
Surname or Lastname
German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from Middle High German or Middle Low German banc, or Yiddish bank ‘bench’, ‘table’, ‘counter’, in any of various senses, e.g. a metonymic occupational name for anyone whose work required a bench or counter, for example a butcher, baker, court official, or money changer.Danish and Swedish : topographic name from bank ‘(sand)bank’ or a habitational name from a farm named with this word.Danish and Swedish : from bank ‘noise’, hence a nickname for a loud or noisy person. Compare Bang.Danish : habitational name from the German place name Bänkau.English : probably a variant of Banks.Americanized spelling of Polish Bąk, literally ‘horsefly’; perhaps a nickname for an irritating person.Hungarian (Bánk) : from a pet form of the old secular personal name Bán.
Male
English
Pet form of English Henry, HANK means "home-ruler."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Issue
TANK COMMANDO
TANK COMMANDO
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Incomparable; Unequalled; Unique; Pond
Boy/Male
Muslim
Trusted, Accomplished
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Shepherd.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Present; Gift
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Desired; Goddess
Boy/Male
Hindu
Well-born
Girl/Female
Latin
Eveningstar.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Garden of Roses; Lives Near the Crucifix
Girl/Female
Indian
Letters, Goddess Saraswati
Boy/Male
Tamil
Wind
TANK COMMANDO
TANK COMMANDO
TANK COMMANDO
TANK COMMANDO
TANK COMMANDO
v. t.
The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction.
v. i.
To keep a bank; to carry on the business of a banker.
n.
That which is attached; a supplement; an appendix. See Tack, v. t., 3.
n.
Report; rumor; as, to hear talk of war.
superl.
Strong-scented; rancid; musty; as, oil of a rank smell; rank-smelling rue.
v. i. & t.
To become lank; to make lank.
v. t.
To deposit in a bank.
v. t.
Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of solder.
superl.
Luxuriant in growth; of vigorous growth; exuberant; grown to immoderate height; as, rank grass; rank weeds.
v. t.
To speak freely; to use for conversing or communicating; as, to talk French.
v. t.
To heap or pile up; as, to bank sand.
n.
Subject of discourse; as, his achievment is the talk of the town.
superl.
Causing vigorous growth; producing luxuriantly; very rich and fertile; as, rank land.
v. t.
To deliver in talking; to speak; to utter; to make a subject of conversation; as, to talk nonsense; to talk politics.
v. t.
To take rank of; to outrank.
n.
A peculiar flavor or taint; as, a musty tack.
superl.
Raised to a high degree; violent; extreme; gross; utter; as, rank heresy.
n. & v.
Degree of dignity, eminence, or excellence; position in civil or social life; station; degree; grade; as, a writer of the first rank; a lawyer of high rank.
n. & v.
Grade of official standing, as in the army, navy, or nobility; as, the rank of general; the rank of admiral.
n.
Fig.: A sharp, specific flavor or tinge. Cf. Tang a twang.