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oiling

noun as in application

noun as in lubrication

Strong match

Weak matches

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Example Sentences

Then he coolly fell to oiling his rifle, while a fresh wave of fear passed over the shivering Denton.

By a little carefully directed oiling of water a few boys may make an almost uninhabitable region absolutely safe to live in.

Crow at his Toilette, oiling his long hair with bears grease.

As they rested, the big dark fellow took a bottle from his pocket and began oiling the saw.

When it has been oiled along the top half, the wheels should be revolved sufficiently to bring the other half on top for oiling.

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On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to oiling, such as: treatment, administration, rubbing, administering, applying, and creaming.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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