Meaning & use
Oiling
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Applying oil to something in order to lubricate, protect, or smooth it.
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He spent the afternoon oiling the hinges on the old barn door.
Regularly oiling a cast-iron pan keeps it from rusting.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively in the phrase 'oiling the wheels', meaning to make a process run more smoothly.
Words with a similar meaning
lubricatinggreasing
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