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oiling
We have found lemma(root) word of oiling : 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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