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Lubricate, coat, or impregnate with oil
“Lightly oil a 12-hole muffin tray then line each mould with a bacon rasher.”
To flatter someone, typically to convince or obtain something
To encourage or persuade, typically using flattery or promises
Cleanse
To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance
To act in a submissive manner
Apply varnish to
To hasten or facilitate the progress of
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant
“My Maserati is a top flight machine that requires the best grades of oil and fuel because I want it to run faster and burn hotter.”
A painted picture
A semi-viscous topical preparation intended for application to one's skin
“Sun-tan oil.”
Animal fat used or produced in cooking
A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk)
Natural oil
An alcoholic beverage made from malted grain
A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one's body
Resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
Talk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade (often considered typical of Irish people)
A high degree of skill
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components
An illicit payment made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction or appointment
A substance used for colouring or painting, especially a dry powder, which when mixed with oil, water, or another medium constitutes a paint or ink
Types of fuel
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