tank car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tank car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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But thick mats of tarry petroleum asphalt cover portions of sandbars, oil-speckled rocks and bushes line the shore and the wreckage of a tank car juts from the middle of the river.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
The hearing on Friday will focus on tank car safety and the trackside detectors.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
The advisory follows another Thursday that called on tank car owners to examine their fleets for models fitted with aluminum covers protecting pressure relief valves and consider upgrading to steel.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
The bill would also authorize $22 million for the Federal Railroad Administration and $5 million for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to research and develop stronger tank car safety features.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 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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