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Short for tank-engine n. at compounds 2, tank-steamer n. at compounds 1e, etc.
A seagoing vessel fitted with tanks for carrying oil or other liquids in bulk. Cf. tank-boat n., tank-steamer n., tank-ship n. at tank, n.1…
a large ship with special tanks for the transport of oil; a road or rail vehicle for transporting oil.
very large crude (oil) carrier.
ultra-large crude carrier.