Collocations for tanker - noun
1. ship carrying oil or petrol/gasoline
tanker + VERB
carry sth,
transport sth
a tanker carrying thousands of tons of crude oil
a tanker carrying thousands of tons of crude oil
run aground
The tanker ran aground in heavy seas.
The tanker ran aground in heavy seas.
spill sth
A damaged tanker has spilled millions of gallons of oil into the sea.
A damaged tanker has spilled millions of gallons of oil into the sea.
2. heavy vehicle for carrying liquids
tanker + NOUN
driver
(BrE)
aircraft, truck (esp. AmE)
The Air Force urgently needs a new tanker aircraft.
aircraft, truck (esp. AmE)
The Air Force urgently needs a new tanker aircraft.