noun
- a small opening or hole through which oil is applied to machinery or moving parts for lubrication
Usage: technical; mechanical
Examples
- The mechanic applied grease through the oilhole to keep the bearing running smoothly.
- Each joint in the machinery had a small oilhole for regular maintenance.
- Make sure to check the oilhole before operating the equipment.
- The oilhole was clogged with dust, preventing proper lubrication.
- He used a thin applicator to reach the oilhole on the engine block.