This is the 18181st most frequent Russian word.
цистерны
"Цистерны" means "tanks" or "cisterns" (containers for storing liquids).
Here, 'цистерны' refers to large containers specifically designed for storing liquid materials.
Цистерны на заводе используются для хранения жидкого топлива.
Tanks at the factory are used to store liquid fuel.
In this sentence, 'цистерны' are described as tanks or containers for storing water, indicating their functionality and use in infrastructure.
Мы увидели цистерны с водой вдоль дороги.
We saw water tanks along the road.
Here, 'цистерны' are specialized containers being transported, showing their role in logistics and transport.