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Oilers
/ˈɔɪ.lɚz/
Definition
1
Plural of 'oiler': a ship designed to transport oil in bulk, such as an oil tanker.
2
Plural of 'oiler': a person or device that applies lubricating oil to machinery or engines.
3
Informal reference to the Edmonton Oilers, a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Examples
The rusty old oilers chugged into port, belching more smoke than a dragon with indigestion.
As the mechanics, the oilers turned our clanking junker into a purring sports car—talk about a slick operation.
The Oilers dominated the rink last night, oiling up their skates and sliding past the competition like greased lightning.
Grandpa's garage was a shrine to oilers: every wrench had its own personalized lubricant buddy.