bulk carrier

noun

1. a single-decked ship designed to carry dry cargoes, as grain or coal, in bulk form.

bulk carrier

noun

1. a ship that carries unpackaged cargo, usually consisting of a single dry commodity, such as coal or grain Also calledbulker

Word History and Origins

Origin of bulk carrier¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

In March, the Indian navy detained dozens of pirates who seized a bulk carrier and took its 17 crew hostage.

From Seattle Times

Ms Chao was chairwoman and chief executive of her family's shipping business, the Foremost Group, which operates a global fleet of bulk carrier ships.

From BBC

They've already struck several, sunk one - the Rubymar - and killed three crew on board the bulk carrier True Confidence.

From BBC

Already, the White House is warning that there will be a response to Wednesday’s attack on the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden.

From Seattle Times

The Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned bulk carrier Sea Champion had been full of grain from Argentina and was bound for Aden and then rebel-held Hodeida when it was hit in February.

From Seattle Times