oiling

SayOYL-ing/ˈɔɪlɪŋ/

2 meanings of oiling

1
nouncountable
The act of putting oil on something to protect it or help it move smoothly.
Like rubbing lotion on dry skin to keep it soft.
The squeaky hinge needed a good oiling.
A regular oiling keeps the bike chain from rusting.
Similarlubrication, greasing
2
verb
Present participle of oil. Use this form for an action happening right now.
Dad is oiling the squeaky door right now.
She is oiling her baseball glove to keep it soft.
Note

oiling is a form of oil

oil, verb: To put oil on something, for example a machine so it runs smoothly or a pan so food does not stick. Full entry

Forms: oiloils he/she/itoiling -ing formoiled past tense, past participle
Spelling: oil → oiling: add -ing

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