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oil - Dictionary definition and meaning for oil
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 , inunctThe young prince was anointed by the cardinal. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) cover with oil, as if by rubbing
"oil the wooden surface"
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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