SINCE 1828
oilcan
noun
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
noun
English Language Learners Definition of oilcan
: a can for holding oil
especially
: a can with a long thin part through which oil comes out slowly
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