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tanker

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tanker has 2 senses
  1. oil tanker, oiler, tanker, tank ship - a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
    --1 is a kind of cargo ship, cargo vessel
    --1 has particulars: supertanker
  2. tanker, tank driver - a soldier who drives a tank
    --2 is a kind of soldier

Definitions from the Web

Tanker

Description:

A tanker refers to a large vessel designed for the transportation of liquids or gases in bulk. These can include oil, water, chemicals, liquefied natural gas (LNG), or even wine. Tankers come in various sizes and types depending on the substance being carried, and they play a crucial role in global trade.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A ship or aircraft specifically designed for carrying liquids or gases in bulk.
  2. A large road vehicle used to transport liquids in bulk, equipped with a tank.
  3. A person who operates or works on a tanker.

Adjective:

  1. Pertaining to or used in the transportation of liquids or gases in bulk.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The oil tanker set sail across the vast ocean.
  2. She works as a tanker captain, navigating large ships across treacherous waters.
  3. The city's firefighters deployed tankers to combat the blazing fire.

Adjective:

  1. The tanker truck delivered a fresh supply of water to the drought-stricken village.
  2. We need to hire a tanker ship to transport the chemicals safely.

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