noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A container with a long spout, for holding oil and delivering it in drops or small quantities for lubrication.
2. 2
   a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

oiler

Etymology

From oil + can.

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