oilcan

noun

oil·​can ˈȯi(-ə)l-ˌkan 

: a can for oil

especially : a spouted can designed to release oil drop by drop (as for lubricating machinery)

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

oilcan

noun

oil·​can ˈȯi(ə)l-ˌkan 

: a can for oil

especially : a can with a spout that is designed to release oil drop by drop