Container and Cistern

Container

Container noun - Any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another).
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Synonyms for Container

Cistern is a synonym for container in tank topic. In some cases you can use "Cistern" instead a noun "Container", when it comes to topics like holder for physical object.

Cistern

Cistern noun - A sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid.
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Synonyms for Cistern

Container is a synonym for cistern in tank topic. You can use "Container" instead a noun "Cistern".

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full full container full cistern
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