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oiling

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/ˈɔɪlɪŋ/ · oil-ing

The action of applying oil to something.

Meanings

verbformal

The action of applying oil to something.

کسی چیز پر تیل لگانے کی کارروائی۔

تیل دینا

tel dena

Synonyms

lubricatinggreasingsmoothingچکنا کرناچکنے کرناتیل دینا

Antonyms

dryingfrictioningabradingخشک کرنارگڑنامٹانا

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.

Easily Confused With

oiler:An 'oiler' refers to a device or person that oils, whereas 'oiling' is the action of applying oil.

Word Family

oil
nounتیل
oil
verbتیل دینا

See Also

💡 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.