Noun
A playstyle in some
videogames defined by taking, sustaining, or resisting lots of damage without much
repercussion. Often, this style of playing is used to aid a team of players in a
multiplayer game, by taking damage from opponents who deal lots of damage). Where most teammates can’t take the damage, the tank of a team can.
Verb
To take, sustain, and/or resist lots of damage without much repercussion.