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    Tankerdon (en. Tankerdon)

    /tɑ̃.kɛʁ.dɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large container used for the transportation of liquids.
    The tanker is filled with oil for transport.
    Le tankerdon est rempli d'huile pour le transport.
    A tanker truck used for transporting various substances.
    The tanker was spotted on the national road.
    Le tankerdon a été repéré sur la route nationale.
    A container specifically designed for maritime transport.
    Chemical tankers are often monitored.
    Les tankerdons de produits chimiques sont souvent surveillés.

    Etymology

    The term 'tankerdon' derives from the English 'tanker' combined with the French suffix '-don' to designate an object or a container.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    daily tanker
    A tanker filled daily.
    journalier tankerdon
    shipment of tanker
    The process of sending a tanker to its destination.
    expédition de tankerdon
    tanker under pressure
    A tanker filled under high pressure.
    tankerdon sous pression

    Related Words

    tank
    Large container for storing liquids.
    citerne
    tanker truck
    Vehicle designed to transport bulk liquids.
    camion-citerne
    container
    Standardized container for transporting goods.
    conteneur

    Slang Meanings

    Significant event or boat trip, related to transport.
    This weekend, we're going on a tanker to the coast.
    Ce week-end, on fait un tankerdon jusqu’à la côte.
    Used to describe a difficult situation related to transport.
    It was a real tanker to wait for the truck all night.
    C'était un vrai tankerdon d'attendre le camion toute la nuit.