oil tanker
oil tanker[ noun ]
a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
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oil tanker \oil" tank`er\ n.
A ship having large compartments, designed to transport crude
oil over the ocean.
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Oiler \Oil"er\, n.
1. One who deals in oils.
2. One who, or that which, oils.
3. An {oil tanker}.
[PJC]
4. A ship which is powered by oil.
[PJC]
5. An oilcan.
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