TANKER


Meaning of TANKER in English

ˈtaŋkə(r), -aiŋ- noun

( -s )

1.

a. : a steel cargo boat fitted with tanks for the carrying of oil, molasses, or other liquid in bulk

b. : a vehicle on which a tank is mounted to carry liquids (as water, gasoline, milk, chemicals) — see tank trailer , tank truck , tank wagon

c. : a cargo airplane fitted with large fuel tanks inside its fuselage for transporting fuel to advance air bases or for use in aerial refueling

2. : one that tends to tanks

3.

a. : a member of the armored branch of the armed forces

b. : a member of a military tank crew

4.

[probably from tank (I) + -er; from his taking a dive]

: a boxer who goes down easily especially in a fixed fight

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