definition
strict definition
fuel station
A place supplying motor fuel to road vehicles, boats, aircraft, or other motorized vehicles.
A fuel station is a place where motor fuel is supplied to cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, or any other motorized vehicles.
The vehicles served need not travel on roads. Aircraft fueling and boat fueling identify stations serving air and water transport.
A gas station supplies road vehicles, while a truck fueling station is restricted to large trucks. The vehicle restriction distinguishes those more specific uses.
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More specific definitions
5 sub-definitions-
aircraft fueling
A place supplying jet fuel or other motor fuel to airplanes, helicopters, or other flying vehicles. -
boat fueling
A place supplying motor fuel to boats, ships, or other motorized water-based vehicles, on shore or on the water. -
electric car charging station
A facility specializing in recharging electric automobiles or other electricity-powered road vehicles. -
gas station
A place supplying gasoline, diesel, biofuel, or other motor fuel to cars and other motorized road vehicles. -
truck fueling station
A fueling facility restricted to large trucks, supplying gasoline, diesel, or other motor fuels.
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