American English pronunciation
How to pronounce oiling
IPA transcription: ['ɔɪlɪŋ]
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Verb
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cover with oil, as if by rubbing
“oil the wooden surface”
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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.