American English pronunciation

How to pronounce oiling

IPA transcription: ['ɔɪlɪŋ]

Hear “oiling” pronounced

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['ɔɪlɪŋ]

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Verb

  • cover with oil, as if by rubbing

    “oil the wooden surface”

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

Usage examples

  • What have they been spoiling now?
  • This kettle is quicker at boiling water than the old one.
  • My dermatologist recommended I stop washing my hands with boiling hot water.
  • The ripe fibrous outer layer of the fruits is edible after boiling or roasting.
  • As it increases, the vapor curve is "pulled" down, resulting in higher boiling points.
  • The raw sugar was refined by a series of boiling and filtering processes.
  • ‘Father!’ cried he, recoiling in amazement.
  • Akean therefore means "where there is boiling or frothing".
  • "Doenjang"'s efficacy still exists after boiling, in dishes such as "doenjang jjigae".
  • This kettle is quicker at boiling water than the old one.