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oiler Definition

oiler (o̵ilər)

noun

  1. a person who oils machinery, engines, etc.
  2. a device for oiling machinery, etc.; specif., oilcan
  3. a tanker for carrying oil, esp. one used to refuel other ships
  4. Informal an oilskin coat

oiler Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fit: Part built by owners then completed by the Great Northern Steam Co. , Ltd. Mechanical oiler fitted for injecting steam oil.
  • buy: I bought a hydraulic cable oiler from MPS for 10.99.

Adjective modifier

  • automatic: Accessories: Converting to a twin horn system, fitting fork gaiters, fitting a top box, fitting an automatic chain oiler.
  • drip-feed: Diagram of the drip-feed oiler I obtained the drip-feed oiler from Axminster Power Tools.

Noun used with modifier

  • chain: How about a £ 20 chain oiler, that needs no vacuum feed?
  • fleet: A fleet oiler was also on station and another ready to go at short notice.
  • headstock: A quaint Drummond custom was to leave the headstock oiler nuts without covers - allowing swarf and dirt to drop into the bearings.
  • cable: I bought a hydraulic cable oiler from MPS for 10.99.
  • drip: Drip feed oiler on the connecting rod little end.
  • jet: Spring loaded safety valve, steam regulator, steam whistle, steam jet oiler and foot bridge, traditional chain steering.

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