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( 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