tanker
/ˈtæŋkər/
noun
- A ship, truck, or aircraft designed to carry large amounts of liquid, such as oil, gas, or water.
- The city sent a water tanker to the drought-stricken village.
- The oil tanker sailed across the ocean to deliver crude oil to the refinery.
- A fuel tanker pulled into the gas station to refill the underground tanks.
- A large container or vehicle used for transporting bulk liquids or gases.
- The milk tanker collects fresh milk from local farms every morning.
- The tanker carrying liquefied natural gas docked at the port.
- A chemical tanker must be cleaned thoroughly between different loads.
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