anti-tank
adjective
ˌan-tē-ˈtaŋk 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antitank
: designed to destroy or check tanks
an anti-tank missile
antitank mines
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But the design evolved into a series of large caliber U.S. Army anti-tank weapons known as Recoilless Rifles mounted in Jeeps and other light platforms.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The freeze on aid includes critical munitions, guided multiple launch rocket systems and anti-tank weapons and other capabilities.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The 'East Shield' program is based on three elements: Fortifications and anti-tank barriers, anti-drone and reconnaissance systems, supporting local communities by expanding the necessary infrastructure, e.g. roads.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Now, trenches and anti-tank ditches line roads where convoys of armored vehicles pass.
—Olha Konovalova, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The freeze on aid includes critical munitions, guided multiple launch rocket systems and anti-tank weapons and other capabilities.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The 'East Shield' program is based on three elements: Fortifications and anti-tank barriers, anti-drone and reconnaissance systems, supporting local communities by expanding the necessary infrastructure, e.g. roads.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Now, trenches and anti-tank ditches line roads where convoys of armored vehicles pass.
—Olha Konovalova, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Anti-tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-tank. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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