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
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
On March 2, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration called on tank car owners to examine their fleets for models fitted with aluminum covers that protect pressure-relief valves and to consider upgrading to steel.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 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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