Tanker definition
Frequency:
An aircraft designed to carry liquids, as chemicals, fuels, etc., for dumping on fires, refueling other aircraft in flight, etc.
noun
A truck, semitrailer, or trailer with a tank for transporting liquids, as gasoline, or dry commodities in bulk.
noun
A ship, plane, or truck constructed to transport liquids, such as oil, in bulk.
noun
A member of a military tank crew.
noun
A ship with large tanks in the hull for carrying a cargo of oil or other liquids.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
tanker
Plural:
tankers