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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the early 20th century as a blend of 'tank' (a large container vessel) and the agent suffix '-er' (one that does or bears something). It originally denoted a vessel or vehicle designed to transport and carry large quantities of liquid cargo.
Breakdown
tank (large container) + -er (agent suffix indicating 'that which bears or carries'). The suffix '-er' transforms the noun into an agent noun referring to a vehicle or vessel that carries tanks of liquid.
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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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