oilman

• Nom désignant un homme qui possède ou exploite des puits de pétrole, ou un travailleur du secteur de l'extraction ou de la vente de pétrole.

A noun referring to a person who owns or operates oil wells, or a worker involved in the production or sale of petroleum.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Oil well owner or operatorB2formalbusiness

   A person who owns or manages oil wells and related extraction operations.

   Pétrolier exploitant

   • The oilman invested heavily in new drilling technology.
   • As an experienced oilman, he knew the best locations for extraction.
   • The oilman's company expanded operations overseas.

   Synonymeswildcatter

2. Petroleum worker or sellerB2formalbusiness

   A worker involved in the production, refining, or sale of petroleum products.

   travailleur du pétrole

   • The oilman delivered fuel to the local gas station.
   • He worked as an oilman on an offshore rig for ten years.
   • The oilman negotiated a new contract for crude oil supply.