tanker
BrE /ˈtæŋkə/ AmE /ˈtæŋkər/
noun en → es
a large ship that carries oil or other liquids in tanks
barco tanquero, petrolero
Collocations oil tanker · petrol tanker
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The oil tanker was carrying millions of gallons of crude oil.
El barco tanquero transportaba millones de galones de petróleo crudo.
a large truck that carries liquids in tanks, especially oil or water
camión tanquero, camión cisterna
Collocations oil tanker truck · water tanker
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A water tanker arrived to supply the village with drinking water.
Un camión cisterna llegó para suministrar agua potable al pueblo.
a large armoured vehicle that carries a powerful gun and ammunition, used in war
tanque de guerra
Collocations armoured tank · battle tank
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The army sent in tanks to control the riot.
El ejército envió tanques para controlar el motín.