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Definition of oiler - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
containersmall container for holding oil
- He used an oiler to lubricate the gears.
2.
mechanicsTECH. person who oils machinery or enginesTECH.
- The oiler ensured the engine ran smoothly.
3.
shipsTECH. ship designed to carry crude oilTECH.
- The oiler docked at the port to unload.
4.
- He's just an oiler, always flattering the boss.
5.
- He wore an oiler during the storm.
Images of oiler
small container for holding oil 
ship designed to carry crude oil 
informal term for an oilskin coat
Expressions with oiler
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device that lubricates machinery with visible oil flow
The sight feed oiler ensures the engine runs smoothly.
Origin of oiler
Middle English, oile (oil) + -er (one who does)
Examples of oiler in a sentence
An oiler is essential for maintaining machinery. The oiler worked tirelessly in the ship's engine room. An experienced oiler is crucial for maintaining old machinery. The oiler was scheduled for maintenance at the shipyard. An oiler transported crude oil across the ocean. The new intern is such an oiler, always complimenting the manager.
Don't be an oiler just to get ahead at work. She donned an oiler for the fishing trip. The sailors all had oilers to keep dry.
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- French:huilier, lubrificateur, ...
- German:Öler, Öltanker, ...
- Italian:oliatore, lubrificatore, ...
- Spanish:aceitera, lubricador, ...
- Portuguese:almotolia, lubrificador, ...
- Chinese:油壶, 加油工, ...
- Japanese:オイラー, 油さし, ...
- Arabic:مُزَيِّتة, مزيّت, ...
- Hebrew:כְּלִי שֶׁמֶן, מְשַׁמֵּן, ...
- Russian:масленка, смазчик, ...
- Ukrainian:маслянка, мастильник, ...
- Hindi:तेलदान, तेल डालने वाला, ...
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