Tank Car (Noun)
Meaning
A freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The train was carrying a cargo of oil in a tank car that had been specially designed for the task.
- A tank car filled with propane was attached to the end of the freight train for delivery to the depot.
- The railroad company had a fleet of tank cars that were used to transport a variety of liquids, including milk and juice.
- The hazmat team was called in to clean up the spill after a tank car carrying chemicals derailed on the outskirts of town.
- The tank car was fitted with insulation and a heating system to keep the liquid cargo from freezing during transport.