oil pan

American  

noun

1. the bottom part of the crankcase of an internal-combustion engine in which the oil used to lubricate the engine accumulates.

---

Etymology

Origin of oil pan

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Drain the pasta, then put in the garlic oil pan on a medium heat, add the sardines, spring onions, parsley, chives, chopped lemon and lemon juice, and toss to combine.

From The Guardian • Jun. 27, 2020

But we do like to check in on how things are progressing, which means occasionally pulling the dipstick on the oil pan.

From Fox News • Mar. 26, 2020

That way, less of the old oil remains inside the engine — stuck to the walls of the oil pan and other engine parts.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2017

The elimination of a traditional oil pan allowed engineers to drop the engine 2 inches for a lower center of gravity.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2016

I took it and was even more careful on the rutted clay lest the big Buick lose its oil pan.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam