Meanings
The action of applying oil to something.
کسی چیز پر تیل لگانے کی کارروائی۔
تیل دینا
tel dena
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- oil the machine
- oiling the hinges
- oiling the skin
Example Sentences
He is oiling the hinges of the door.
وہ دروازے کے کڑکوں پر تیل دے رہا ہے۔
Woh darwaze ke kadkon par tel de raha hai.
Oiling helps the performance of the engine.
تیل دینا انجن کی کارکردگی کو بہتر بناتا ہے۔
Tel dena engine ki karkardagi ko behtar banata hai.
She is responsible for oiling the machinery.
وہ مشینری کو تیل دینے کی ذمہ دار ہے۔
Woh machinery ko tel dene ki zimmedar hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'oiling' as the act of making something smooth, just like oil makes surfaces glide.
Imagine a mechanic applying oil to a squeaky machine to make it work smoothly.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تیل کم اور کام زیادہ
tel kam aur kaam zyada
Less oil and more work.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "āle" — oil, from fatty substance
First known use: 15th century
The term 'oiling' has evolved from the Old English term 'āle', referring to various substances used to lubricate machinery or skin.