Synonyms for

Oiled

Verb / ɔɪld / Another word for oiled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

coated or smeared with oil

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The bicycle chain was oiled and now it runs smoothly.
  2. The salad is dressed with an oiled vinaigrette.
  3. I oiled the hinges on the door so it wouldn't squeak.
  4. The frying pan needs to be oiled before cooking.
  5. The leather boots were oiled to protect them from the rain.

Quotes

  • 'Bad cooking is responsible for more trouble at sea than all other things put together.' - Fletcher Knebel
  • 'I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food.' - Erma Bombeck
  • 'I found there was only one way to look thin: hang out with fat people.' - Rodney Dangerfield

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