"auxiliary oiler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: auxiliary oilers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} auxiliary oiler (plural auxiliary oilers)
  1. (US, Navy) A naval oil tanker with the ability to perform underway replenishment of fuel oil or ship oil to ships of the fleet. Tags: Navy, US Synonyms (naval oil tanker): AO
    Sense id: en-auxiliary_oiler-en-noun-A1N4MFSl Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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