oiler
/ˈɔɪlər/
noun
- A person or device that applies oil to machinery or other equipment.
- He used a small oiler to put drops of oil on the sewing machine.
- The oiler walked along the factory floor, lubricating each machine.
- The ship's oiler was responsible for keeping the engines running smoothly.
- A ship designed to carry oil, especially crude oil.
- A large oiler sailed across the ocean to deliver fuel.
- The navy used an oiler to refuel its fleet at sea.
- The oiler docked at the port to unload its cargo.
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