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oiled

The correct spelling is oiled.

How to pronounce oiled

verb

Say it like: Oyl-ed

The correct spelling is oiled. To lubricate with oil. For example: "an oiled machine; a person's oiled body"

Usage Examples

an oiled machine; a person's oiled body

I got well oiled last night.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To lubricate with oil.
  2. 2.To grease with oil for cooking.

adjective

  1. 1.Covered in, or supplied with, oil.
  2. 2.Drunk. Usually in conjunction with well.

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