tanker

BrE /ˈtæŋkə/ AmE /ˈtæŋkər/

noun en → es

1 SHIP [singular] B2

a large ship that carries oil or other liquids in tanks

barco tanquero, petrolero

Collocations oil tanker · petrol tanker

  • The oil tanker was carrying millions of gallons of crude oil.

    El barco tanquero transportaba millones de galones de petróleo crudo.

2 TRUCK [singular] B1

a large truck that carries liquids in tanks, especially oil or water

camión tanquero, camión cisterna

Collocations oil tanker truck · water tanker

  • A water tanker arrived to supply the village with drinking water.

    Un camión cisterna llegó para suministrar agua potable al pueblo.

3 MILITARY [singular] C1

a large armoured vehicle that carries a powerful gun and ammunition, used in war

tanque de guerra

Collocations armoured tank · battle tank

  • The army sent in tanks to control the riot.

    El ejército envió tanques para controlar el motín.