tanker

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A tank ship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of liquid.
  • (automotive) A tank truck.
  • (automotive) A fuel tanker, petrol tanker, road tanker.
  • (rail) A tank car
  • (military) Member of a tank crew, or of an armoured unit.
  • (surfing) A longboard.

Etymology

Suffix from English tank.

Origin

English

tank

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