oil·can
| \ ˈȯi(-ə)l-ˌkan
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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oilcan. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of oilcan was in 1599
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