tankership
nounUK /ˈtæŋkəʃɪp/
US /ˈtæŋkərʃɪp/
A tankership is a very big boat that carries lots of liquid, like oil, from one place to another.
The tankership sailed slowly across the ocean, carrying oil to another country.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A large vessel designed to transport bulk liquids such as crude oil, chemicals, or liquefied gas.
The company ordered a new tankership to expand its chemical transport fleet.
3. A ship used to carry fresh water or fuel to places that lack a steady supply.
A small tankership delivered drinking water to the island after the storm.
4. Informal: a very large container ship used mainly for liquid cargo.
From the cliff, we watched the tankership glide into the bay.