oiler
oiler
Definition
oiler (o̵i′lər)
noun
- a person who oils machinery, engines, etc.
- a device for oiling machinery, etc.; specif., oilcan
- a tanker for carrying oil, esp. one used to refuel other ships
- ☆ 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.
