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oiler

[oi-ler] / ˈɔɪ lər /
NOUN
oil well
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By contrast, logistics is pretty mundane; the big contractors don’t pine for contracts to build oiler ships, cranes, or commissaries.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

The memo calls for Navy Secretary John Phelan to select a new name for the fleet oiler.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2025

After serving on a Navy oiler in the Atlantic briefly, he acted on a longstanding desire to be a flier and obtained a transfer to flight training with the Marines.

From New York Times Nov. 13, 2022

Mr. Mabus has dedicated the TAO-205 oiler fleet to civil and human rights advocates.

From Washington Times Aug. 7, 2016

Back in her room, Candice opened the web browser, typed in number and oiler, and hit SEARCH.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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