tanker

IPA: tˈæŋkɝ

noun

  • (nautical) A tankship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of liquid.
  • (automotive, US) A tank truck.
  • (automotive, UK) A fuel tanker, petrol tanker, road tanker.
  • (aviation, usually 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.
  • (aviation, firefighting) An aircraft built or modified to carry water and/or fire retardant for dropping on wildfires.
  • (rail transport) A tank car.
  • (military) Member of a tank crew, or of an armoured unit.
  • (surfing slang) A longboard.

verb

  • (transitive) To transport (oil, etc.) in a tanker.
  • (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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