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tanker
/ˈtæŋkɚ/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
- noun
a soldier who drives a tank
- noun
a motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads.
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.