tanker

noun [C]

/ˈtæŋ.kər/

/-kɚ/

Definition

› a ship or vehicle that is built to carry liquid or gas: an oil tankerTrucks, vans and caravansPassenger, cargo and military shipsBoats and sailing craft

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