tank car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tank car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Shaw said he thinks a lot of the reforms proposed in Congress since the derailment, like strengthening tank car standards and expanding hazmat training, make sense and won’t burden railroads.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
The hearing on Friday will focus on tank car safety and the trackside detectors.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
Shaw also says there are “areas in which we believe Congress could go further with safety legislation,” including stricter standards for tank car design and research into technology that would detect problems with rail cars.
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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