CEFR B2

airtanker

noun

Meaning

An aircraft designed to carry and release large quantities of water or fire retardant, typically used for fighting wildfires.

Examples

The airtanker made multiple passes over the burning forest.
Specialized airtankers are crucial for aerial firefighting efforts.

Synonyms: water bomber, firefighting aircraft, aerial firefighting plane

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airtanker (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərˌtæŋkər/

Definition

An aircraft designed to carry and release large quantities of water or fire retardant, typically used for fighting wildfires.

Examples

The airtanker made multiple passes over the burning forest.
Specialized airtankers are crucial for aerial firefighting efforts.

How to Use airtanker

airtanker for firefighting (collocation): An aircraft used specifically for extinguishing fires. — "This specialized airtanker is designed for firefighting missions."
airtanker capacity (collocation): The amount of liquid an airtanker can carry. — "We need to know the airtanker capacity to plan the drops effectively."

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