oiler

[ oi-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that oils.
2. a worker employed to oil machinery.
3. any of several devices, other than pressure devices, for feeding lubricating oil to a bearing.
4. an oilcan.
5. Often oilers. an oilskin garment, especially a coat.
6. a ship using oil as fuel.
7. oil tanker.
8. an oil well.

oiler

/ ˈɔɪlə /

noun

1. a person, device, etc, that lubricates or supplies oil
2. an oil tanker
3. an oil well

Word History and Origins

Origin of oiler¹

First recorded in 1545–55; oil + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Washington’s shop classes and technical programs can be a pipeline to recruit promising oilers and engineers.

From Seattle Times

In April 1908, a defective steam pipe burst at the plant, hurling two Georges — George Tucker, chief engineer, and George Love, oiler — 25 feet to the concrete floor below.

From Seattle Times

As of last month, the ferry system was still short 35 captains and mates, 44 deck staff, 15 engineers and eight oilers, according to the restoration plan.

From Seattle Times

After serving on a Navy oiler in the Atlantic briefly, he acted on a longstanding desire to be a flier and obtained a transfer to flight training with the Marines.

From New York Times

The Navy recently announced it would name a ship after her in the John Lewis-class of replenishment oilers.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• gusher
• oil rig
• oilfield