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Plural
tankers
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a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities
A tanker is a type of vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases, such as fuel, water, chemicals, or food products. It has a large, specialized, often cylindrical container attached to a truck or trailer. The container is built to safely store and transport liquids or gases over long distances. Tankers are commonly used in industries like oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. The design ensures that the contents are securely transported, and the tanker may include features such as pumps or hoses for loading and unloading.
- The tanker ship transported crude oil across the ocean to refineries.
- A tanker truck delivered fresh water to the drought-affected region.
- The military deployed tanker aircraft to refuel fighter jets during missions.
- The tanker was filled with liquid nitrogen for transport to the industrial plant.
- Environmentalists raised concerns about the safety of tanker ships carrying hazardous materials through sensitive marine ecosystems.
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a member of an armored unit who operates or drives a military tank
- The tanker maneuvered his vehicle through the battlefield.
- Tankers trained for months before deployment.
- The unit's tankers coordinated closely with infantry.
- He served as a tanker during the war.
- Tankers must know both driving and gunnery skills.
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