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oilcan
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oil·can  (oilkn)
n.
A can for oil, especially a can with a spout constructed to release oil drop by drop, as for lubricating machinery. Also called oiler.
oilcan [ˈɔɪlˌkæn]
n
(Engineering / Tools) a container with a long nozzle for applying lubricating oil to machinery
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Noun1.oilcan - a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machineryoilcan - a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery
can, tin can, tin - airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
nozzle, nose - a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
Translations
oilcan [ˈɔɪlkæn] N → aceitera f
oilcan [ˈɔɪlkæn] n
(for lubricating) → burette f de graissage
(for storing) → bidon m à huile
oil change n → vidange f
oilcan [ˈɔɪlˌkæn] n → oliatore m; (for storing) → latta da olio
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