Definition of oil tanker
:a large ship that carries oil
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oil
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: any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth
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: petroleum
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: the petroleum industry
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: to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil
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: to take on fuel oil
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tanker
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: a cargo ship fitted with tanks for carrying liquid in bulk
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: a vehicle on which a tank is mounted to carry fluids
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: a member of a military tank crew
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