oiler
IPA: ˈɔɪɫɝ
noun
- One who or that which oils.
- An assistant in the engine room of a ship, senior only to a wiper, mainly responsible for keeping machinery lubricated.
- (nautical) An oil tanker.
- An oil well.
- (firearms) A small (typically thumb-sized) metal container of oil, often containing an integral brush.
- (informal) An oilskin coat.
- (US, ethnic slur) A Mexican.
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Examples of "oiler" in Sentences
- The mechanic poured oil into the car's engine using a specialized oiler tool
- The oiler ship sailed through rough waters, delivering fuel to offshore platforms
- The worker used an oiler rag to wipe down the machinery, keeping it clean and running smoothly
- The old oiler pump needed to be replaced after years of heavy use
- The oiler worker carefully monitored the oil levels in the factory equipment to prevent any malfunctions
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