Synonym: anele, anoint, embrocate, inunct, oil color, oil colour, vegetable oil. Similar words: soil, boil, toilet, boiling water. Meaning: [ɔɪl] n. 1. a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water 2. oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist 3. any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants. v. 1. cover with oil, as if by rubbing 2. administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing.
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121. The oil spill caused terrible damage to the fragile ecology of the coast.
122. The oil and water will separate out if the mixture is left standing.
123. You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
124. Sun removes the oil and wax, leaving the leather prone to cracking.
125. The oil leaked away because there was a small hole in the tank.
126. Dip the fish in the batter, then drop it into the hot oil.
127. With the expanded production of North Sea oil and gas, the UK has become a net exporter of fuel .
128. The price of oil had fallen to $16 per barrel.
129. Before travelling we must ensure the availability of petrol and oil.
130. When hair is dry, rub in a little oil to make it smooth and glossy.
131. Protesters found a novel way of demonstrating against steeply rising oil prices.
132. In the countryside, houses are still illuminated by oil lamps.
133. It was feared that the break-up of the oil tanker would result in further pollution.
134. The oil companies were accused of contriving a shortage of gasoline to justify price increases.
135. His car drew up before the oil - filling station.
136. Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it and separate out the different elements, such as benzene.
137. Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.
138. They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil.
139. If you fail to oil the engine regularly,[www.Sentencedict.com] it would seize up without warning.
140. The heating system runs on oil.
141. He was anointed with sacred oil.
142. Oil prices fluctuated significantly during October.
143. The ship spilled oil while in port.
144. Several magnificent oil paintings adorn the walls.
145. Drain all the oil from the engine.
146. The main course was swimming in oil.
147. Add just a dribble of oil.
148. A valuable oil is ground out of cotton seed.
149. Oil prices hit record levels yesterday.
150. Crews are working to plug a major oil leak.