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 Definitions of oiler  [ˈɔɪ lər]  

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Definition of 'oiler' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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)

Definition of 'oiler' Princeton's WordNet 

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


Definition of 'oiler' Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms 

1.  oiler
A naval or merchant tanker specially equipped and rigged for replenishing other ships at sea.



'oiler' - Nearby Entries  

oil company  oil conservation  oil filter  oil-fired  oiled  oiler  oilfield  



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