bobbin tank en · NOUN
Etymology
From bobbin + tank, from the bobbin-like appearance of the spool of road surface material attached to the tank.
Meanings
- A road-laying armoured tracked fighting vehicle that carries a spool of fabric to be used as a road surface over loose ground that tanks have difficulty crossing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bobbin tanks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |