Definition of OILCAN

oilcan

Plural: oilcans

Noun

  • A can for holding and dispensing lubricating oil.
  • a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery
  • A container with a long spout, for holding oil and delivering it in drops or small quantities for lubrication.

Examples

  • He mentally reached for an OILCAN to lubricate his brain for a winning play.

Origin / Etymology

From oil + can.

Scrabble Score: 8

oilcan: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oilcan: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oilcan: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

oilcan: valid Words With Friends Word