oiling

Meanings

• The process of applying oil to a surface to keep it from drying out or becoming damaged.

  - "Apply oiling to the wooden table to keep it from cracking."
  - "The artist applied several coats of oiling to the canvas to give it a rich, glossy finish."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oiling
oiling , toiling , oiling , smiling

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Homophones

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1. oiling () : The process of applying oil to a surface to keep it from drying out or becoming damaged.
   

2. oiling (Spanish) : The act of pouring oil into a container or onto a surface.
   

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Variants

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oil , oil the hand , oil the hand of , oil the palm , oil the palm of , oiled , 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 , re-oil , re-oiled , re-oiling , re-oils

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Forms

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oiling (verb), oiling (noun), raw oiling, cooked oiling, infused oiling

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Etymology

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The word 'oiling' comes from the Old English word 'ylen' which meant 'to anoint' or 'to oil'. This word evolved over time into the Middle English word 'oilen' and eventually into the modern English word 'oiling'.

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Related Concepts

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1. anointing: The act of applying oil, perfume, or other substances to the body or to an object, as a sign of respect, devotion, or to mark a special occasion or ritual.

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Culture

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In various cultures, oiling has been used for various purposes. For instance, in Ayurvedic medicine, oiling the body is used to improve circulation, lubricate the joints, and promote overall health and well-being. Similarly, in Middle Eastern and North African cultures, oiling the hair is used to keep it healthy, shiny, and free from damage.

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