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oil

noun: a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as gasoline)
noun: any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth
verb: to put oil in or on (something)
verb: to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil
often used before another noun
synonyms: barbados tar

I asked the mechanic to check the 'oil'. [=to make sure that there was enough oil to make the car engine run smoothly]
The dressing is made with 'oil', vinegar, and a pinch of herbs.
He works mostly 'in oils'. [=he mostly uses oil paints]

(..) l'll have you out of here in no time at all. Why, this is-- eh, just as easy as... rollin' off a-- Kind of rusty. - Needs a little oil! - Needs a little oil, needs a little oil, a little oil. That's what l said. Must be one ofthe old models. You mean, you can't open it? Yeah. Looks pretty hopeless. (..)
1940 Pinocchio