1. large ships designed to transport liquid cargo, especially oil or other petroleum products
Usage: nautical
2. large trucks with tank trailers used to transport liquids such as fuel, milk, or chemicals
3. military vehicles equipped with heavy armor and guns, used in ground combat
Usage: military

Examples

• Oil tankers carry crude oil across the ocean to refineries.
• The port was busy with several tankers loading petroleum products.
• Milk tankers deliver fresh dairy products to processing plants.
• Fuel tankers supply gasoline to service stations throughout the region.
• The army deployed tankers to support the ground offensive.
• Environmental groups protested the passage of tankers through sensitive waters.
• Chemical tankers require special safety equipment for hazardous materials.