oiled

Example Sentences

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In college, I found a treadle machine in an empty dorm room, oiled it and made a blouse and quilt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Over the following months the wood is cut, settled, rounded, spliced, planed, fitted with a brass tip and leather pad, sanded in nine different ways, oiled, and finally waxed, before being complete.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

That noise you’re hearing is popcorn poppers getting oiled up and ready for intense duty: The Seattle International Film Festival is drawing near.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Place in a large oiled bowl, turning to lightly coat, cover with a tea towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

The woman’s rickshaw was ancient, but well oiled.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins