Definition of oilcan
: a can for oil; especially : a spouted can designed to release oil drop by drop (as for lubricating machinery)
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OILCAN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of oilcan for English Language Learners
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: a can for holding oil; especially : a can with a long thin part through which oil comes out slowly
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