tank car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tank car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The hearing on Friday will focus on tank car safety and the trackside detectors.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
Some propylene gas also leaked from a tank car that was punctured in the crash, but officials were able to patch the leak on that car.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
Shaw supports provisions in the act for railroads to fund training for emergency crews, a review of regulations for rail care inspections every three years and accelerating the phaseout of older tank car models.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
He later added: “The decision to go from the one tank car to the five was jaw-dropping.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2023
He climbs to the top of the tank car and takes a running leap.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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