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Oiler vs Owler - What's the difference?

oiler | owler |

As nouns the difference between oiler and owler

is that oiler is (nautical) an oil tanker while owler is (northern english dialect) the alder tree.

oiler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) An oil tanker
  • An oil well
  • A junior role in the engine room of a ship, senior only to a wiper, consisting mainly of keeping machinery lubricated.

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    owler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Northern English dialect) The alder tree.
  • (dated) A smuggler of sheep or wool (see owling).

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