Word Study
oiler
CIDE DICTIONARY
oiler, n.
- One who deals in oils. [1913 Webster]
- One who, or that which, oils. [1913 Webster]
- An
oil tanker . [PJC] - A ship which is powered by oil. [PJC]
- An oilcan. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
oiler, n.
1 an oilcan for oiling machinery.
2 an oil-tanker.
3 US a an oil well. b (in pl.) oilskin.
1 an oilcan for oiling machinery.
2 an oil-tanker.
3 US a an oil well. b (in pl.) oilskin.
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