oilman

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Noun oilman has 2 senses

oilman - a person who owns or operates oil wells
--₁ is a kind of businessman, man of affairs
--₁ has particulars: wildcatter
oilman - a worker who produces or sells petroleum
--₂ is a kind of skilled worker, trained worker
--₂ has particulars: rigger, oil rigger

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Oilman

Noun

A person who works in the oil industry, usually involved in the extraction, production, or distribution of oil.

Sense 1:

Popular usage: An individual employed in the petroleum industry, responsible for drilling and extracting oil from the ground.

Example sentence: The experienced oilman used advanced techniques to locate and extract oil reserves.

Sense 2:

Local usage: In some regions, an oilman may refer specifically to a person involved in the transportation and distribution of oil products.

Example sentence: The oilman ensures the smooth flow of petroleum products from the refineries to the local gas stations.