oiling
The word “oiling” has 2 syllables: oil-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for oiling?
In the thesaurus, “oiling” has 24 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oiling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oiling
- administering
- administration
- applying
- bathing
- creaming
- dosing
- dousing
- dowsing
- drenching
- grease job
- greasing
- lube
- lube job
- lubing
- lubricating
- rubbing
- slicking
- soaking
- sousing
- treatment
- washing
- watering
- waxing
- wetting
Antonyms for oiling
- coarsening
- dehydrating
- drying
- parching
- roughening
- roughing
- searing
Meanings of oiling
- verb
- To lubricate with oil.
- To grease with oil for cooking.
- noun
- An application of oil.
Example Sentences
- He spent the afternoon oiling the wooden furniture.
- The mechanic is oiling the gears to prevent rust.
- She’s oiling her hair for extra shine.
- The routine includes oiling the machine parts every week.
- I was oiling the pan before frying the vegetables.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oiling, such as: administering, administration, applying, bathing, coarsening, creaming, dehydrating.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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