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oiled

Meanings
  • Verb

    The process of applying oil to a surface, especially to make it smooth or protect it.

  • Adjective

    A state or condition of being covered or saturated with oil.

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79294055"
Synonyms

oily , oleose , inebriated , soused
Rhymes
Words rhyming with oiled
oiled , coiled , boiled , revealed , smiled
Variants
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oiled , oil , oil the hand , oil the hand of , oil the palm , oil the palm of , oiled the hand , oiled the hand of , oiled the palm , oiled the palm of , oiling , oiling the hand , oiling the hand of , oiling the palm , oiling the palm of , oils , oils the hand , oils the hand of , oils the palm , oils the palm of , well-oiled , re-oil , re-oiled , re-oiling , re-oils
Forms
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oils, oiling, oiled

Etymology
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The word 'oiled' comes from the Old English word 'olian' meaning 'to anoint' or 'to grease'.

Trivia
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  1. Oil is a hydrocarbon liquid used primarily as a fuel or lubricant.

  2. The first recorded use of oil for fuel was in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).

Related Concepts
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  1. Lubrication: The process of reducing friction between moving parts by applying a substance, such as oil.

  2. Oil painting: A painting technique in which pigment is mixed with oil to create a slow-drying medium for the application of paint.

Culture
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In literature, 'oiled' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is well-practiced or experienced in a particular skill or activity. In art, 'oiled' can refer to the technique of applying oil paint to a canvas.

How to Memorize "oiled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a mechanic applying oil to the moving parts of an engine to keep them running smoothly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'oiled' with the feeling of a smooth, protected surface.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'oiled' starts with the same letter as 'orchid', which can help you remember the definition.

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