supertanker

[US]/'suːpətæŋkə/
[UK]/'supɚtæŋkɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. super-sized oil tanker
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The supertanker was carrying millions of barrels of oil.

The supertanker navigated through the narrow strait with caution.

The supertanker docked at the port to unload its cargo.

A supertanker is a large ship designed to transport oil across oceans.

The supertanker's massive size made it an impressive sight on the horizon.

The supertanker crew worked tirelessly to ensure a safe voyage.

The collision between the supertanker and the smaller vessel caused a major oil spill.

The supertanker's engines roared to life as it set off on its journey.

The supertanker was equipped with advanced technology to detect potential hazards.

The supertanker's immense storage capacity allowed it to transport huge quantities of oil.

Real-world Examples

Exxon fitted out one of its largest supertankers with custom-made instruments to do ocean research.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

The UN says it has started removing oil from a rusting supertanker off Yemen's Red Sea coast.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

The massive ship a converted oil supertanker has 12 operating rooms, 1,000 beds, a helicopter deck and a full pharmacy.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

A supertanker can be as loud as the call of a blue whale.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) March 2020 Collection

The United Nations has initiated a critical operation to siphon 1 million barrels of oil from a decaying supertanker located off the coast of Yemen.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

A team of salvage experts has arrived in Sri Lanka as they prepare to examine a stricken and abandoned supertanker off the coast.

Source: CRI Online September 2020 Collection

The good news, though, and I think this is, you know, applies to Google as well, is that these companies now are like supertankers.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

It is 1253 ft (382m) long and 124 meters wide, with a slot length of 122 meters and width of 59 meters which makes it the size of two supertankers.

Source: Curious Engineering Encyclopedia

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