fuelship
nounUK /ˈfjuːəlʃɪp/
US /ˈfjuːəlʃɪp/
A fuelship is a big boat or spacecraft that carries fuel for other vehicles.
The fuelship sailed into the harbor to refill the fishing boats.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A spacecraft designed to carry fuel to other spacecraft in orbit.
The fuelship docked with the station to deliver propellant.
3. A ship used to transport fuel oil or gasoline in bulk.
A fuelship unloaded thousands of gallons of diesel at the port.
4. A vehicle or vessel that supplies fuel to aircraft or machines.
The airport fuelship drove out to meet the arriving plane.