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bulk carrier

American

noun

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

bulk carrier British

noun

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

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bulk carrier

A passenger ferry called SKS One and a bulk carrier came under attack in Kerch port, again with images posted on social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said the bulk carrier reported being struck by an unknown projectile.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

Raman Kapoor, captain of a bulk carrier transporting 700,000 barrels of oil worth some $70 million, is rationing food.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026

Dale Baxter, a BBC reporter at the scene, identified the vessel as the Altay - a bulk carrier which has been docked in the city since 23 June.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025

Already, the White House is warning that there will be a response to Wednesday’s attack on the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

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