noun
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
noun
oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
Synonyms
oil color
oil colour
noun
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
Synonyms
noun
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
Synonyms
vegetable oil
verb
cover with oil, as if by rubbing
Examples
- oil the wooden surface
verb
administer an oil or ointment to
Synonyms
Examples
- often in a religious ceremony of blessing