tanker

[tang-ker] / ˈtæŋ kər /

NOUN

fighter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assailant boxer champion combatant mercenary militant opponent soldier warlord warrior

STRONG

GI aggressor antagonist battler belligerent brawler bruiser bully competitor contender contestant disputant duelist gladiator heavy pugilist rival scrapper slugger wildcat

WEAK

jouster person-at-arms punching bag serviceperson

Antonyms

WEAK

peacemaker

NOUN

vessel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barge boat craft liner ocean liner

STRONG

bark bottom bucket can steamer tub

WEAK

bateau

Example Sentences

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The centerpiece is a large set of refueling tankers for strategic bombers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dozens of tankers diverted from the Persian Gulf in the early hours of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even partial disruptions or rerouting of tankers can push prices higher.

From Barron's

Oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have diverted from their routes amid fears of escalation, the Journal reported.

From Barron's