oil

Definitions


[ɔɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant

- oil paint
(e.g: a portrait in oils)

- information or facts
(e.g: Young had some good oil on the Adelaide races)


Phrases:
- oil and water

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Northern French olie, Old French oile, from Latin oleum ‘(olive) oil’; compare with olea ‘olive’


[ɔɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- lubricate, coat, or impregnate with oil
(e.g: I'll oil that gate for you tomorrow)

- supply with oil as fuel
(e.g: attempts should not be made to oil individual tanks too rapidly)


Phrases:
- oil and water

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Northern French olie, Old French oile, from Latin oleum ‘(olive) oil’; compare with olea ‘olive’




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