Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A tank-vessel propelled by steam. See
tank-vessel .
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Examples
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Somewhat to the surprise of the submarine's officers and crew, the tank-steamer made no attempt to escape.
The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War Edward S. [Illustrator] Hodgson 1917
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Then the pipe-line system required other improvements, such as tank-cars upon railroads, and finally the tank-steamer.
Random Reminiscences of Men and Events Rockefeller, John D 1909
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The great tank-steamer "Thunder Voice" had long been Flanagan's sweetheart, but he was far happier off Hatteras, watching this wretched little portmanteau boom down the slant of a wave.
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