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 1 synonym and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oiling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oiling
- greasing
Antonyms for oiling
- drying
- roughening
- roughing
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 4 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oiling, such as: drying, greasing, roughening, roughing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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