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tanker

UK
/ˈtæŋ.kə/
US
/ˈtæŋ.kɚ/
tankernoun
tankers
pl
UK
/ˈtæŋ.kə/
US
/ˈtæŋ.kɚ/
Translations
The oil tanker was anchored off the coast.
Нефтяной танкер был пришвартован у побережья.
The fire department used a water tanker to extinguish the blaze.
Пожарная служба использовала водяную цистерну для тушения пожара.
Definitions
A ship built to transport liquid or gaseous cargo, such as oil or liquefied natural gas, in bulk.
An oil tanker steamed through the strait on its way to the refinery.
A road, rail, or other land vehicle fitted with a large tank for carrying liquids or gases; a tanker truck or railcar.
Firefighters called in a water tanker to battle the remote blaze.
A member of a military tank crew.
The tanker was responsible for operating the main gun of the armored vehicle.
A military aircraft equipped to refuel other aircraft in flight.
The KC-135 tanker topped up the fighters before they continued their mission.
Synonyms
freighter
cargo ship
oil tanker
transport vessel
barge
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