tanker

tanker
a) A vessel used to transport large quantities of liquid.

Oil tanker. Ship designed to carry crude oil and petroleum.

b) Member of a tank crew, or of an armoured unit.

Petrol tanker. Truck with a container for transporting fuel.

Syn: trooper, crewman, armoured soldier, armored soldier, zipperhead

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