Synonyms of tanker

6 similar words

Another word for tanker is tankist. Other synonyms of tanker are tanker truck, tank truck, air tanker, tanker aircraft and zipperhead.

Synonyms and similar words for tanker

air tankerAn aircraft used to deliver liquids (or powders) from the air, usually either fuel, fire-retardants, or water.
tanker aircraftA (generally military) airplane used to refuel a second aircraft during flight.

tankistSynonym of tanker (“operator of a military tank”).
zipperheadA soldier in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps or in the Armoured Crewman military trade.

noun A tankship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of fluid.
noun A motor truck (lorry) with a tank to hold bulk liquid (with or without internal baffles): a fuel tanker (lorry), petrol tanker, road tanker.
noun An aircraft carrying a large supply of jet fuel or avgas for aerial refueling of other aircraft, plus equipment allowing the in-air transfer of fuel.

What is another word for tanker?: Tanker has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tankist, tanker truck, tank truck, air tanker, tanker aircraft and zipperhead.
What does tanker mean?: Tanker means a tankship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of fluid.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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