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Tanker
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Nautical:
A
tankship
, a
vessel
used to
transport
large
quantities
of liquid.
●
In American English & Automotive:
A
tank
truck.
●
In British English & Automotive:
A
fuel
tanker
,
petrol
tanker
,
road
tanker
.
●
In Aviation & Military:
An
aircraft
carrying
a large supply of
jet fuel
or
avgas
for
aerial
refueling
of other
aircraft
,
plus
equipment
allowing
the in-air
transfer
of
fuel
.
●
In Aviation:
An
aircraft
built
or
modified
to
carry
water
and/or
fire retardant
for
dropping
on wildfires.
●
In Rail transportation:
A
tank
car.
●
In Military:
Member of a
tank
crew
, or of an
armoured
unit.
●
In Surfing:
A longboard.
Verb
●
To
transport
(oil, etc.) in a tanker.
●
In Aviation:
To
carry
more
fuel
than
necessary
for a
flight
, in order to
avoid
having to
refuel
at a
destination
where
fuel
is more
expensive
or
in short
supply.
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Synonyms
Tankman
Tankist
Trooper
Crewman
Zipperhead
Boozer
Water Tender
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Warship
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Pipeline
Lorry
Cruiser
Trucks
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Boats
Vehicle
Tugboat
Container
Port
Car
Shipment
Carrier
Train
Humvee
Pump
Bunkering
Frigate
Forklift
Rocket
Dock
Rig
Yacht
Van
Gunship
Ferry
Plane
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Crane
Missile
Spill
Cargo Ship
Container Ship
Tank Destroyer
Torpedo Bomber
Bow Thruster
Cargo Vessel
Fishing Boat
Fighter Jet
Drilling Rig
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Rhymes
Banker
Hanker
Anchor
Yanker
Tanker
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