Oilcups

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A vessel or container designed to hold oil for cooking, lubrication, or other purposes; a small cup specifically made for serving or storing oil-based substances; an item used in culinary applications often featuring a spout for neat pouring without spillage
2. A container typically used in kitchens that is shaped to hold various types of oil for practical use; a small drinking cup intended for oil storage or service; a functional piece of kitchenware useful in preparing meals or serving oil
3. A specialized cup meant for oil that facilitates easy handling and pouring; a receptacle for oil that may be utilized in food preparation; an accessory in the kitchen characterized by its oil-retaining capabilities

Etymology: "Oilcups" is the plural of "oilcup", a compound of the everyday words oil and cup. The plain sense is a small cup or container that holds oil, most often used for lubricating machinery, where a reservoir feeds oil slowly to a bearing or joint. The word needs no special history: it simply joins two common English nouns, and its meaning follows directly from the two parts put together.

Synonyms: lubricators, oilers, grease cups, oil reservoirs, oil dispensers