oil tanker

American  

noun

1. a large ship specifically designed for transporting crude oil in bulk across the oceans.

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Etymology

Origin of oil tanker

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

U.S. military forces have seized two more sanctioned oil tankers as part of its energy quarantine of Venezuela, Commerzbank Research analysts say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

In another striking show of force, the U.S. military on Wednesday seized two sanctioned oil tankers on the open sea.

From The Wall Street Journal

But U.S. special operations forces rappelling onto the deck External link of a fleeing oil tanker protected by a Russian sub like they did Wednesday?

From Barron's

But U.S. special operations forces rappelling onto the deck External link of a fleeing oil tanker protected by a Russian sub like they did Wednesday?

From Barron's

But the area of operation corresponds with the location of the oil tanker during this period.

From BBC