Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oil-canning

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.30 in modern English

Syllables: oil--can-ning
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A moderate deformation or buckling of sheet material, particularly common with flat sheet metal surfaces.

Uncountable

noun

The movement of a perceived flat surface due to the application of an external force.

Uncountable

Etymology

In reference to the technique used to operate an oil can, holding it between the index and middle fingers while applying pressure to the bottom to pump out oil.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does oil-canning mean?: A moderate deformation or buckling of sheet material, particularly common with flat sheet metal surfaces.
Where does oil-canning come from?: In reference to the technique used to operate an oil can, holding it between the index and middle fingers while applying pressure to the bottom to pump out oil.

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