Oilberg

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A supertanker that transports oil. informal

    "With the advent of supertankers — aptly nicknamed "oilbergs" — the danger increases that 300,000 tons or more may be dumped in a single mishap."

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"With the advent of supertankers — aptly nicknamed "oilbergs" — the danger increases that 300,000 tons or more may be dumped in a single mishap."

Etymology

Blend of oil + iceberg, because the greater part of a loaded vessel of this kind is below the water level.

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