TANKER


Meaning of TANKER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tæŋkə(r) ]

( tankers)

1.

A tanker is a very large ship used for transporting large quantities of gas or liquid, especially oil.

A Greek oil tanker has run aground.

N-COUNT : oft supp N , also by N

2.

A tanker is a large truck, railway vehicle, or aircraft used for transporting large quantities of a substance.

N-COUNT : usu supp N , also by N

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