- oiler
- A naval or merchant tanker specially equipped and rigged for replenishing other ships at sea.
Military dictionary. 2000.
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Oiler — may refer to: Oiler (ship), a type of nautical ship Slang for diesel engine Oiler (occupation), an occupation Any person who works in the oilpatch from a derrickhand to a toolpush The Oiler, an unnamed character in The Open Boat by Stephen Crane… … Wikipedia
Oiler — Oil er, n. 1. One who deals in oils. [1913 Webster] 2. One who, or that which, oils. [1913 Webster] 3. An {oil tanker}. [PJC] 4. A ship which is powered by oil. [PJC] 5. An oilcan. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oiler — [oi′lər] n. 1. a person who oils machinery, engines, etc. 2. a device for oiling machinery, etc.; specif., OILCAN 3. a tanker for carrying oil, esp. one used to refuel other ships ☆ 4. [Old Informal] an oilskin coat … English World dictionary
oiler — tanklaivis statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Karinis ar civilinis tanklaivis su visa reikiama įranga papildyti degalų plaukiojančius laivus. atitikmenys: angl. oiler pranc. pétrolier … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
Oiler Park — Former names Texas League Park (1934 1961) Driller Park (1977 1980) Location Tulsa, Oklahoma Opened July 11, 1934 Closed 1980 Demolished 1980 … Wikipedia
Oiler (occupation) — Arnold R. Fesser, oiler, 17 years at sea: We got a big job to do until this war is won. We will keep them sailing until the end. Then we have got time for holidays. October 14, 1944. An oiler is a worker whose main job is to oil machinery. In… … Wikipedia
oiler — noun Date: circa 1846 1. a person who oils something 2. a receptacle or device for applying oil 3. plural oilskin 3 4. an auxiliary naval vessel used for refueling at sea … New Collegiate Dictionary
oiler — /oy leuhr/, n. 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, esp. a… … Universalium
oiler — noun a) An oil tanker b) An oil well … Wiktionary
oiler — to follow any noun. Not a form of pig latin, but to be used the same way. I just saw that caroiler. Let s go get a cupoiler of coffee … Dictionary of american slang
