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tanker
noun tank·er \ˈtaŋ-kər\
: a vehicle (such as a ship, truck, or airplane) that is designed to carry liquids
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1
a : a cargo ship fitted with tanks for carrying liquid in bulk b : a vehicle on which a tank is mounted to carry fluids; also : a cargo airplane for transporting fuel
2
: a member of a military tank crew
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First Known Use of TANKER
1900
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tanker
noun tank·er \ˈtaŋ-kər\
Definition of TANKER for Kids
: a vehicle or ship with tanks for carrying a liquid <oil tankers>
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