oil
🇺🇸
/ɔɪl/
🇬🇧
/ɔɪl/
noun
A2
a thick liquid found underground in rocks
The oil from the ground is used to make fuel.
A2
a type of fuel made from petroleum that helps machines work smoothly
The engine needs oil to run properly.
A2
a smooth liquid from plants or animals used for cooking
We use vegetable oil for frying food.
R
a smooth liquid from plants or minerals used on skin or hair
She uses coconut oil for her skin.
R
colored paint with oil used by artists
He paints with oil on canvas.
R
a picture painted with oil paint
The museum has many famous oil paintings.
verb
R
to put oil on something to protect it or make it work smoothly
You should oil the hinges to stop them from squeaking.
translation
a thick liquid found underground in rocks; a type of fuel made from petroleum that helps machines work smoothly; a smooth liquid from plants or animals used for cooking; a smooth liquid from plants or minerals used on skin or hair; colored paint with oil used by artists; a picture painted with oil paint
to put oil on something to protect it or make it work smoothly
Word Forms
Plural
oils
Progressive
oiling
Past
oiled
Perfect
oiled
3rd Present
oils