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/oyl"kan'/, n.a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.[1830-40; OIL + CAN2]
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oilcan — oil can , n. A small can with a long spout used to apply oil to machinery, for purposes of lubrication. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oilcan — ► NOUN ▪ a can with a long nozzle used for applying oil to machinery … English terms dictionary
oilcan — [oil′kan΄] n. a can for holding oil, esp. one with a spout, used for lubricating machinery, etc … English World dictionary
oilcan — UK [ˈɔɪlˌkæn] / US noun [countable] Word forms oilcan : singular oilcan plural oilcans a container for the oil that is used in engines. It has a tube at one end for pouring … English dictionary
oilcan — noun Date: 1839 a can for oil; especially a spouted can designed to release oil drop by drop (as for lubricating machinery) … New Collegiate Dictionary
oilcan — noun A container with a long spout, for containing oil and delivering it in drops or small quantities for lubricating machinery … Wiktionary
oilcan — oil|can [ˈɔılkæn] n [U] BrE a metal container for oil with a long thin tube for pouring the oil out … Dictionary of contemporary English
oilcan — oil|can [ ɔıl,kæn ] noun count a container for the oil that is used in engines. It has a tube at one end for pouring … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
oilcan — n. metal canister used to hold oil … English contemporary dictionary
oilcan — noun a can with a long nozzle used for applying oil to machinery … English new terms dictionary
