Dictionary Check: oil

"oil" is a valid word!

Scrabble 3 points
Words with Friends 4 points

Definition

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:
noun

a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

noun

any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

Synonyms:
verb

cover with oil, as if by rubbing

Example: "oil the wooden surface"
verb

administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

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