fill-up

[ fil-uhp ]
/ ˈfɪlˌʌp /

noun

an act or instance of filling up, as a tank with fuel.

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Origin of fill-up

First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase fill up

Words nearby fill-up

fill light, Fillmore, fill out, fill someone's shoes, fill the bill, fill-up, filly, film, filmable, film badge, filmcard
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Example sentences from the Web for fill-up

  • I tell you there was some tall cursing done, and some flying around in the editorial 'fill-up' drawers.

    The Message|Alec John Dawson

  • And this would give the burros a good rest and a fill-up before their climb.

    Pluck on the Long Trail|Edwin L. Sabin

British Dictionary definitions for fill-up

fill up

verb (adverb)

(tr) to complete (a form, application, etc)
to make or become completely full

noun fill-up

the act of filling something completely, esp the petrol tank of a car
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