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water tank truck

water tank truck

3.2
A big vehicle with a tank that carries and sprays water
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : camión cisterna
  • The municipality sent a water tank truck to provide clean water after the main supply was disrupted.

Examples

  • During the drought, several water tank trucks delivered water to rural villages.

  • A water tank truck sprayed the streets to settle the dust in the construction zone.

  • The water tank truck arrived early in the morning.

  • Do you know where the water tank trucks are parked?

  • The fire department used a water tank truck to supply water during the wildfire.

  • We rented a water tank truck to deliver water to the construction site.

  • The festival organizers hired a water tank truck to provide drinking water for the attendees.

Synonyms

tanker
vswater tank truck
30 3.1

A large road vehicle that carries liquids like milk or fuel

is specific to water carrying and distribution rather than general cargo transport
tanker truck
vswater tank truck
7 3.3

A large road vehicle that carries liquids or gas in a metal container

limits its use to water transport and distribution, not many cargo types
water truck
vswater tank truck
  • US
4 3.2

A large truck that carries and sprays water for roads, plants, or fires

is used more generally for water supply rather than specific tasks
tank truck
vswater tank truck
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A large vehicle with a tank that carries liquids or gases on roads

focuses specifically on carrying and distributing water rather than varied cargo
water wagon
vswater tank truck
5.1

A vehicle that carries water for people or to wet dusty roads

is a large motor vehicle aimed at broader transport and distribution roles
watering cart
vswater tank truck
  • UK
3.2

A vehicle with a tank and sprinkler that sprays water on roads to stop dust

is used for general water carrying and distribution rather than only spraying surfaces
water cart
vswater tank truck
  • Archaic
4.3

A cart with a tank that carries and gives out water

is a large motor vehicle used for broader water transport and distribution

Surface Forms

water tank truck singular
water tank trucks plural

Morphology

water + tank + truck

The meaning is directly compositional: 'water' + 'tank' + 'truck' describes a truck that carries a tank of water. This follows standard noun‑noun compounding patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Water tank truck is a name that comes from the simple picture of a truck with a big tank of water on its back. That's why it means 'a large vehicle that carries and gives out water'.