Oil | Mean of oil in English Dictionary

/ˈojəl/

• Noun
• a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as gasoline)
1. The price of crude oil is expected to rise.
2. drilling for oil
3. oil prices/companies/wells/refineries
4. the oil industry
5. The world's oil supplies/reserves are diminishing.
• a type of oil that is used as a fuel to produce heat or light
1. We heat our house with oil.
2. heating oil
3. an oil lamp
• a type of oil that makes the different parts in an engine, machine, etc., run smoothly
1. I asked the mechanic to check the oil. [=to make sure that there was enough oil to make the car engine run smoothly]
2. A little bit of oil will help lubricate the chain.

• a liquid substance that comes from a plant or animal, that contains fat, and that is used in cooking
1. Add a little oil to the pan and stir-fry the onions.
2. The dressing is made with oil, vinegar, and a pinch of herbs.
• a smooth substance that is used on the skin, hair, or body to make it soft or healthy
1. scented bath oils
• oil paints
1. He works mostly in oils. [=he mostly uses oil paints]
• an oil painting
1. The exhibit includes oils and watercolors.
2. an oil on canvas
• Verb
• to put oil in or on (something)
1. He oiled the bearings of the machine.