In the English language a construct is usually symbolized by a single word which does not make explicit the composite character of the construct. In an agglutinated language like German, a construct is more commonly symbolized by a compound word which does make explicit its composite character, for example, Abwehrflammenwerfer (defensive flame-thrower). Also, the English word t a n k in German is Raupenschlepperpanzerkampfwagen (a caterpillarlike, self-moving, armored war wagon). This has been shortened to panzer, a term familiar through films and books.