- present participle of oil.
oiling
Example Sentences
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I learned that oiling the blade prevents humidity from tarnishing the steel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025
The high concentration of pine forest in North Gyeongsang province, where the fires are burning, is also "oiling" the blaze, said a forest disaster expert.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2025
Once cooled, take it out, preheat the oven again to 450 and repeat the oiling and baking process three to four more times.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2023
Six birds that were treated for oiling were released Wednesday along the shoreline and another six are still being cared for, he said, adding they will hopefully be released next week.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
“We stopped at a red light. I’m oiling my catcher’s mitt to avoid looking into our fathers’ eyes, their smiles.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
