oil

UK
/ɔɪl/
US
/ɔɪl/

Translations

oilnoun
oils
pl
I need to buy some oil for cooking.
Мне нужно купить немного масла для готовки.
The country is rich in oil reserves.
Страна богата запасами нефти.
Additional translations
живопись маслом
масляная краска
oilverb
oiled
Past Simple
oiled
Past Participle
oiling
Gerund
UK
/ɔɪl/
US
/ɔɪl/
He needs to oil the hinges of the door.
Ему нужно смазать петли двери.
Additional translations
добавлять масло
oiladjective
UK
/ɔɪl/
US
/ɔɪl/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or consisting of oil.

Definitions

oilnoun
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, used as a fuel or lubricant.
The car's engine requires regular oil changes to function properly.
A liquid substance extracted from plants, animals, or minerals, used in cooking or as a flavoring.
Olive oil is a popular choice for salad dressings and cooking.
A painting done with oil-based pigments.
The gallery featured several oils by renowned artists.
A substance used in religious ceremonies for anointing.
The priest used holy oil during the baptism ceremony.
Crude petroleum as extracted from the earth.
Global demand for oil has fluctuated over the past decade.
oilverb
To apply oil to something, typically to lubricate or protect it.
He oiled the hinges to stop them from squeaking.
To supply with oil as fuel.
The caretaker oiled the lamps before nightfall.
oiladjective
Relating to, consisting of, or derived from oil (especially crude or cooking oil).
Oil prices have risen sharply this year.