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Meaning ofoilin English

oil

uk//ɔɪl//

Pluraloils
Past Tenseoiled
Participle Verboiling
Third Person Singularoils

Definitions

Noun
1. liquid fat; fatty substance
2. petroleum-based fuel or lubricant
3. a painting made with oil paints
  The artist created a beautiful oil of the landscape.
4. a type of paint
  The painter mixed a vibrant oil with turpentine to thin it.
5. containing or conveying oil; for oil use
  The oil lamp provided soft lighting for the room.
Verb
1. to apply oil for lubrication
  The mechanic will oil the engine to reduce friction.
2. to lubricate with oil
  The factory worker will oil the machine to keep it running smoothly.
3. to grease for cooking
  The chef will oil the pan before cooking the steak.

Compounds / Phrases

oilbirds oilcake oilfield oilman oilmen oilseeds oilstone oilstones oilwell oilfields oilcloth oilskin burn the midnight oil crude oil coal oil oilskins fossil oil rock oil oilcan oilcans oilcloths oilproof oil seed