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

LeBron James oiling the offense like a 48-oz. can of WD-40.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

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

On those days I had the thrill of getting up even earlier, grooming Quince until she shone, plaiting her mane and tail, oiling her hooves, then traveling with her in the horse trailer.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall