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oilcan

noun
oil·​can | \ ˈȯi(-É™)l-ËŒkan How to pronounce oilcan (audio) \

Definition of oilcan

: a can for oil especially : a spouted can designed to release oil drop by drop (as for lubricating machinery)

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oilcan

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English Language Learners Definition of oilcan

: a can for holding oil especially : a can with a long thin part through which oil comes out slowly

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