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.