Tubs for tanners (4)

I believe the answer is:

vats

(Other definitions for vats that I've seen before include "Large casks" , "Large tubs" , "Brewing vessels" , "Large open vessels for storing liquids" , "Tanks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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