oiling

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I learned that oiling the blade prevents humidity from tarnishing the steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

The high concentration of pine forest in North Gyeongsang province, where the fires are burning, is also "oiling" the blaze, said a forest disaster expert.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

LeBron James oiling the offense like a 48-oz. can of WD-40.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

Once cooled, take it out, preheat the oven again to 450 and repeat the oiling and baking process three to four more times.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

To their left, somewhere in the distance, Percy heard rumbling and creaking, like a huge machine needed oiling.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan