noun
- a container with a spout used for holding and dispensing oil, especially for lubricating machinery
Examples
- The mechanic reached for his oilcan to lubricate the squeaky hinge.
- She kept an oilcan in the garage for maintaining her bicycle chain.
- The old oilcan had a long, narrow spout for precise application.
- He filled the oilcan with motor oil before working on the engine.
- The rusty oilcan sat on the workbench among other tools.
- A few drops from the oilcan silenced the creaking door.