"oil-canning" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=oil-canning}} oil-canning (uncountable)
  1. (roofing) A moderate deformation or buckling of sheet material, particularly common with flat sheet metal surfaces. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Roofing
    Sense id: en-oil-canning-en-noun-6WX-oUD2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 74 26 Topics: business, construction, manufacturing, roofing
  2. (manufacturing) The movement of a perceived flat surface due to the application of an external force. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Manufacturing
    Sense id: en-oil-canning-en-noun-kgjGiKLH Topics: business, manufacturing

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