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back-load
 n.— «AHTSVs are offshore vessels used in offshore oil exploration and . They supply such as potable water, cement, fuel, food-boxes, and spares to drilling rigs and offshore installations. On their return voyage to the supply base they bring cargo, also termed “back-load” from offshore installations. They are also used to tow drilling rigs from one location to another.» —“Colombo Dockyard set to win order from Shipping Corp” by P. Manoj Livemint May 24, 2007. (: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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