built like a tank

adjective

Broad-shouldered and of solid, muscular build.

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

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Meanings

adjectivebuilt like a tank (not comparable)
  1. not comparableslangBroad-shouldered and of solid, muscular build.

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

  2. not comparableslangusuallymachine; building; machine; buildingSturdy; exceptionally well constructed.

Synonyms & antonyms

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MLA

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Chicago

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