Meaning & use
Oiled
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Lubricated or coated something with oil, typically to reduce friction or protect a surface.
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He oiled the hinges so the door would stop squeaking.
The mechanic oiled the chain before the long ride.
A note on using this word
Also used informally as slang meaning drunk, as in 'well oiled,' though the literal, mechanical sense is the primary meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
greasedlubricated
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Informal: intoxicated with alcohol.
By midnight, half the party was thoroughly oiled.
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