Definition of Oilcan

1. Noun. A can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery.

Generic synonyms: Can, Tin, Tin Can
Terms within: Nose, Nozzle

Definition of Oilcan

1. Noun. A container with a long spout, for containing oil and delivering it in drops or small quantities for lubricating machinery ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oilcan

1. a can for applying lubricating oil [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oilcan

oil stoves
oil sugar
oil tanker
oil trash
oil tumour
oil tycoon
oil up
oil vaccine
oil well
oil wells
oilbird
oilbirds
oilcake
oilcamp
oilcamps
oilcan (current term)
oilcans
oilcloth
oilcloths
oilcup
oilcups
oiled
oiler
oileries
oilers
oilery
oilfield
oilfields
oilfish
oilfishes

Literary usage of Oilcan

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Popular Mechanics Shop Notes (1920)
"As shown in the drawing, the steel rod is bent at one end and soldered, or brazed, to the bottom of the oilcan, and the spout of the can is removed. ..."

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