oil
1. oil \'o.i(*)l\ n [ME oile, fr. OF, fr. L oleum olive oil, fr. Gk elaion,
fr. (Xelaia olive 1a: any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that
are liquid or at l east easily liquefiable on warming, are soluble in ether
but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth 1b: PETROLEUM
2: a substance of oily consistency 3a: an oil color used by an artist 3b:
a painting done in oil colors 4: unctuous or flattering speech - oil aj
2. oil vt : to smear, rub over, furnish, or lubricate with oil to take on
fuel oil