OIL

• (noun) oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist

  synonyms : oil color , oil colour

• (noun) any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

  synonyms : vegetable oil

• (noun) a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

• (noun) a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

  synonyms : crude , crude oil , fossil oil , petroleum , rock oil

• (verb) administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

  synonyms : anele , anoint , embrocate , inunct

  The young prince was anointed by the cardinal. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) cover with oil, as if by rubbing

  "oil the wooden surface"

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