Word Games Pro Dictionary

tanker

noun

A cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
R
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtæŋkə(r)

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk

noun

  1. A motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads.

    “{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'Some less visible distinctions amongst tank trucks have to do with their intended use: compliance with human food regulations, refrigeration capability, acid resistance, pressurization capability, and more.'}”

noun

  1. A soldier who drives a tank

In context

Example Sentences

{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'Some less visible distinctions amongst tank trucks have to do with their intended use: compliance with human food regulations, refrigeration capability, acid resistance, pressurization capability, and more.'}

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top