oiler

[ oi-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that oils.
2. a worker employed to oil machinery.
3. any of several devices, other than pressure devices, for feeding lubricating oil to a bearing.
4. an oilcan.
5. Often oilers. an oilskin garment, especially a coat.
6. a ship using oil as fuel.
7. oil tanker.
8. an oil well.

oiler

/ ˈɔɪlə /

noun

1. a person, device, etc, that lubricates or supplies oil
2. an oil tanker
3. an oil well

Word History and Origins

Origin of oiler¹

First recorded in 1545–55; oil + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Milk is the second ship in the new John Lewis class of fleet oilers.

From Washington Blade

Not wasting a word on us, the oiler pointed aft over his shoulder, with a grimy thumb.

From Project Gutenberg

A small sight-feed regulator is furnished to control the supply of oil from this oiler.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a relief cock to prevent this strain, and it should be slightly opened, except when oiler is being filled.

From Project Gutenberg

Sight feed lubricator and needle feed oiler; Gardner spring governor.

From Project Gutenberg

It has a float-feed carburetor, mechanical oiler, and the ignition system is the jump-spark—the best for this style of motor.

From Project Gutenberg

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