1. a person whose job is to oil machinery or equipment
2. a container or device used for applying oil
3. a ship designed to transport oil
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The factory oiler checked all the machines every morning.
• He worked as an oiler on the cargo ship.
• She grabbed the oiler to lubricate the squeaky door hinge.
• The mechanic used a small oiler to grease the bicycle chain.
• The massive oiler carried crude oil across the Atlantic.
• An experienced oiler knows exactly how much oil each machine needs.