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1. (n.) oiler
a person or thing that oils.
2. oiler
a worker employed to oil machinery.
3. oiler
Often, oilers. an oilskin garment.
4. oiler
a ship that carries large oil cargoes.
Etymology: (1545–55)
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| Definition of 'oiler' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) oiler
a worker who oils engines or machinery
2. (noun) oil well, oiler
a well that yields or has yielded oil
3. (noun) oil tanker, oiler, tanker, tank ship
a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
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| Definition of 'oiler' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. oiler
A naval or merchant tanker specially equipped and rigged for replenishing other ships at sea.
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