Der Tankwagen
Example: Der Tankwagen füllt das Flugzeug vor dem Start auf.
Definition
"Der Tankwagen" refers to a fuel tanker vehicle used in aviation to supply aircraft with fuel before takeoff. It is essential for refueling planes efficiently on the tarmac, ensuring that flights have enough fuel for their journey.
Etymology
The German word "der Tankwagen" combines "Tank," meaning a container for holding liquids or gases, and "Wagen," meaning vehicle or wagon. The term literally means 'tank vehicle,' describing a truck equipped with a large tank to transport and deliver fuel. Did you know? The word "Tank" comes from English, which in turn derived it from Hindi during British colonial times.
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"Der Tankwagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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