oilcan

noun

oil·​can ˈȯi(-ə)l-ˌkan How to pronounce oilcan (audio)
: a can for oil
especially : a spouted can designed to release oil drop by drop (as for lubricating machinery)

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oilcan was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Oilcan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oilcan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

oilcan

noun
oil·​can ˈȯi(ə)l-ˌkan How to pronounce oilcan (audio)
: a can for oil
especially : a can with a spout that is designed to release oil drop by drop
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