Meaning & use
Oilcan
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A small container, often with a narrow spout, used to store and apply lubricating oil.
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He kept an oilcan in the garage for squeaky door hinges.
The mechanic reached for the oilcan to lubricate the chain.
A note on using this word
A simple mechanical tool that became a familiar prop in cartoons, most famously with the Tin Man in 'The Wizard of Oz'.
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oil tin
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