tanker — A large ship or truck designed to carry liquids in bulk
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large ship or truck designed to carry liquids in bulk
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæŋkər/
Korean meaning: 액체를 대량으로 운반하도록 설계된 대형 선박이나 트럭
Korean pronunciation: 탱-커 (강세: 탱)
Example Sentences
- The milk tanker got stuck in traffic, so my cereal had to wait for its liquid soulmate.
- The captain of the tanker carefully navigated through the narrow strait.
- Environmental groups protested against the old tanker's unsafe conditions.
tanker
NOUN//ˈtæŋkər//
A large ship or truck designed to carry liquids in bulk
Large ship carrying liquid cargo
The banker watches as the tanker raises its anchor!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 'tank(탱크)'에 '-er(~하는 것)'이 붙어 만들어진 단어로, 액체를 담는 거대한 탱크를 운반하는 운송수단을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The milk tanker got stuck in traffic, so my cereal had to wait for its liquid soulmate.”
“The captain of the tanker carefully navigated through the narrow strait.”
“Environmental groups protested against the old tanker's unsafe conditions.”
“The chocolate tanker arrived just in time to save the dessert factory from a sweet emergency.”
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