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- [oil-kan]
- /ˈɔɪlˌkæn/
- /ˈɔɪl.kæn/
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- [oil-kan]
- /ˈɔɪlˌkæn/
Definitions of oilcan word
- noun oilcan a can having a long spout through which oil is poured or squirted to lubricate machinery or the like. 1
- noun oilcan A can containing lubricating oil, especially one with a long nozzle. 1
- noun oilcan container for pouring oil 1
- noun oilcan a container with a long nozzle for applying lubricating oil to machinery 0
- noun oilcan a can for holding oil, esp. one with a spout, used for lubricating machinery, etc. 0
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Origin of oilcan
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; oil + can2
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Parts of speech for Oilcan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oilcan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
oilcan usage trend in Literature
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