Definition of Oilhole

1. a hole through which lubricating oil is injected [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oilhole

oilcan
oilcans
oilcloth
oilcloths
oilcup
oilcups
oiled
oiler
oileries
oilers
oilery
oilfield
oilfields
oilfish
oilfishes
oilhole (current term)
oilholes
oilier
oilies
oiliest
oilily
oiliness
oilinesses
oiling
oilless
oillet
oillets
oilman
oilmen
oilnut

Literary usage of Oilhole

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

1. Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia by Andrew Lee Dyke (1916)
"When necessary, additional grease may be added by removing the oilhole plug in the inner casing and injecting new grease with a squirt gun. ..."

2. Popular Mechanics Shop Notes (1920)
"... for sufficient room for the bearing at the top of the brace stock. A small oilhole may be drilled through the knob shank, just above the setscrew. ..."

3. Steam Engine Troubles, a Practical Treatise for the Engineer, Telling how to by Hugo Hamkens (1919)
"... telescopic 196, 197 Crosshead pin, oilhole in 195 Cross-shaft bearings for governor 155, 156 Cushioning effect of compression and release 242 Cushioning ..."

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