Definition of 'oil'

Noun

1. a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
2. oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
      Synonyms: oil color oil colour
3. any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
      Synonyms: vegetable oil

Verb

1. cover with oil, as if by rubbing; "oil the wooden surface"
2. administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
      Synonyms: anoint inunct anele embrocate

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