Synonyms of oiling

oiling

verb

present participle of oil

as in greasing

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greasing
• lubricating
• washing
• waxing
• wetting
• slicking
• soaking
• bathing
• watering
• drenching
• dousing
• sousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughing
• drying
• roughening
• dehydrating
• searing
• coarsening
• parching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oiling

Bulloch notes skipping oiling the grates is another common mistake. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Botero uses the Hair & Scalp Oil for traditional Ayurvedic hair oiling treatments. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

One of the easiest ways to take care of your nails at home is by oiling them. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 June 2026

Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every time. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026

When making thin-crust pizzas, avoid oiling or greasing the pan; instead, sprinkle some cornmeal or semolina to prevent sticking. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025

Lightly oiling the cutting board so nothing sticks will also make rolling easier, along with allowing yourself a few tries to get the hang of it. — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025

In another poem, the same Love tends to her postpartum, parting and oiling her scalp. — M. Mick Powell august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025