Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun oilman
2 senses of oilman
Sense 1
oilman -- (a person who owns or operates oil wells)
=> businessman, man of affairs -- (a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive))
Sense 2
oilman -- (a worker who produces or sells petroleum)
=> skilled worker, trained worker, skilled workman -- (a worker who has acquired special skills)