English word oilcan comes from English can, English oil
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| can | English (eng) | (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To be possible, usually with be.. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.. (modal auxiliary verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.. (obsolete, transitive) To know. (US, euphemistic) To fire or dismiss an employee.. To preserve, by heating and sealing in a can or jar.. To shut up.. To discard, scrap or [...] |
| oil | English (eng) | (transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.. (transitive) To lubricate with oil. An oil painting.. Liquid fat.. Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant. |
| oilcan | English (eng) | A container with a long spout, for holding oil and delivering it in drops or small quantities for lubrication. |