built like a tank

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built like a tank

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not comparable, slang, of a man Broad-shouldered and of solid, muscular build. Standing 6'8" and built like a tank, Adam was not a man to be messed with.
not comparable, slang, usually, of a vehicle Sturdy; exceptionally well constructed.

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@misc{built_like_a_tank_2026,
  title = {built like a tank},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/built%20like%20a%20tank},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}