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