tanker
Americannoun
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a ship, airplane, or truck designed for bulk shipment of liquids or gases.
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a tank trailer or tank truck.
verb (used with object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of tanker
Example Sentences
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American tanker aircraft helped sustain Israeli operations, and officials from both countries worked closely in planning military actions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In a video shared by the French president, armed naval officers could be seen boarding the tanker via a helicopter.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The UK ministry of defence said a British helicopter had "provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Tagor".
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
When the U.S. put sanctions on Sunne, it also said the company owned a tanker called the Minerva M., a Russian shadow-fleet vessel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The teeming tanker now rattled as it struggled to move as quickly as it could away from war.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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