tanker
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tank·er

noun \ˈtaŋ-kər\

Definition of TANKER

1
a : a cargo ship fitted with tanks for carrying liquid in bulk
b : a vehicle on which a tank is mounted to carry fluids; also : a cargo airplane for transporting fuel
2
: a member of a military tank crew

First Known Use of TANKER

1900

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