oilcan

American  

[oil-kan] / ˈɔɪlˌkæn /

noun

1. a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like.

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oilcan British  

/ ˈɔɪlˌkæn /

noun

1. a container with a long nozzle for applying lubricating oil to machinery

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Etymology

Origin of oilcan

First recorded in 1830–40; oil + can ²

Example Sentences

Later, there’s a quick cut to a farmer pouring from an oilcan into a doghouse with such purpose on his face that you don’t ask questions.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2013

Up to this year, only 33 wells have been drilled on the island, and production is still only a drop in the oilcan compared with Cuba's daily consumption of 50,000 bbls.

From Time Magazine Archive

"The man with the oilcan," top Allied leaders called him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Continental is about to open two new plants to make plastic bags, has just come out with a new plastic motor-oil "can"�the fourth switch in its oilcan materials in as many years.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her animal calls could fool even Dr. Westminster, and her creaky-door noise would set anyone running for an oilcan.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood