释义 |
oil·er \ˈȯilə(r)\ noun (-s) 1. a. : one who is employed to do routine oiling and greasing of mechanical equipment (as in a mill, factory, power plant, railroad yard, or on a vessel) b. : one who works oil or grease into hides or skins to soften and protect the leather 2. : an oilcan, oil cup, or other receptacle or device for applying oil to mechanical bearing surfaces : lubricator 3. : a producing oil well 4. a. : a ship using oil as fuel b. : an oil cargo ship : tanker 5. oilers plural : oilskins 6. : a device that automatically applies an oil or insecticide to the hide of a domestic animal that rubs against it |