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bulk carrier

American  

noun

  1. a single-decked ship designed to carry dry cargoes, as grain or coal, in bulk form.

bulk carrier British  

noun

  1. Also called: bulker.  a ship that carries unpackaged cargo, usually consisting of a single dry commodity, such as coal or grain

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Etymology

Origin of bulk carrier

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Bulk carrier Mohamad Y is waiting its turn, as well as the tanker Foyle, which is standing at the port of Pivdennyi.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2022

Bulk carrier master Singh, from northern India, is not optimistic of going ashore anytime soon; his last stint at sea lasted 11 months.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2021

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