Oilcan (Noun)
Meaning
A can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic used the oilcan to lubricate the moving parts of the engine.
- Please grab the oilcan from the shelf, we need to grease this wheel bearing.
- After turning off the machinery, she took out the oilcan to oil the chains and gears.
- Before each use, make sure to squirt a small amount of oil from the oilcan onto the metal joints.
- To prolong the lifespan of your lawn mower, apply oil regularly from the oilcan to its pivoting points.