Definition of Oiler

1. Noun. A worker who oils engines or machinery.

Generic synonyms: Worker
Derivative terms: Oil, Oil

2. Noun. A well that yields or has yielded oil.
Exact synonyms: Oil Well
Specialized synonyms: Gusher, Spouter, Stripper, Stripper Well, Wildcat, Wildcat Well
Generic synonyms: Well
Derivative terms: Oil

3. Noun. A cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk.
Exact synonyms: Oil Tanker, Tank Ship, Tanker
Generic synonyms: Cargo Ship, Cargo Vessel
Specialized synonyms: Supertanker
Derivative terms: Oil

Definition of Oiler

1. n. One who deals in oils.

Definition of Oiler

1. Noun. (nautical) An oil tanker ¹

2. Noun. An oil well ¹

3. Noun. A junior role in the engine room of a ship, senior only to a wiper, consisting mainly of keeping machinery lubricated. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oiler

1. one that oils [n -S] - See also: oils

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oiler

oil vaccine
oil well
oil wells
oilbird
oilbirds
oilcake
oilcamp
oilcamps
oilcan
oilcans
oilcloth
oilcloths
oilcup
oilcups
oiled
oiler (current term)
oileries
oilers
oilery
oilfield
oilfields
oilfish
oilfishes
oilhole
oilholes
oilier
oilies
oiliest
oilily
oiliness

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