refuel
to supply again with fuel: to refuel an airplane.
to take on a fresh supply of fuel: The plane refueled at Paris and flew on.
Origin of refuel
1Other words from refuel
- re·fu·el·a·ble, adjective
- non·re·fu·el·ing, adjective
- non·re·fu·el·ling, adjective
- un·re·fueled, adjective
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How to use refuel in a sentence
For its part, Netflix is counting on a redoubled programming pipeline in the second half of 2021 to refuel its subscriber acquisitions.
Future of TV Briefing: 5 TV, streaming and digital video trends to watch in the second half of 2021 | Tim Peterson | July 7, 2021 | DigidayDiesel powered, the vehicle has a maximum un-refueled range of over 460 miles.
The new Mission Master XT is a massive military self-driving pack mule | Rob Verger | June 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceA simple solution would be using a device like this 4-in-1 wireless charger, a stand that can be rotated 360 degrees to refuel multiple gadgets.
15 gear and software deals to improve your WFH setup and boost productivity | Quinn Gawronski | June 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThat—along with the ability to rapidly refuel and the minimal loss of range in frigid temperatures—is a major point of contention for battery electric vehicles.
Hydrogen-powered cars refuel almost like any other car on the road today, except instead of visiting a pump that dispenses gasoline, the vehicles are instead filled with hydrogen.
In the midst of financial turmoil, the renowned celebrity photographer needed a way to refuel.
Annie Leibovitz Talks About ‘Pilgrimage,’ Susan Sontag, Vogue & More | Justin Jones | November 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the car ran out of gas, and de Merode had to fish out $20 for it to refuel.
A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo | Nina Strochlic | November 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn contrast, drones cannot refuel in midair, conduct airdrops, or carry a meaningful amount of munitions.
Obama left Washington just after dawn on Tuesday on Air Force One, which often stops to refuel on an U.S. base in Germany.
Usually when they shut one of these plants down to refuel they have to open it up.
One look at our refuel prices would give even a Martian a sense of humor.
The Love of Frank Nineteen | David Carpenter KnightHalf an hour later the big servo came in, picked up his refuel receipt, said good-bye politely and left through the inner airlock.
The Love of Frank Nineteen | David Carpenter KnightRand bent over his makeshift map again, marking in the names of the cities where he intended to refuel while in flight.
Helen in the Editor's Chair | Ruthe S. WheelerThat refuel planet where the derelict ship had set down twice, on the voyage out and on their return.
Key Out of Time | Andre Alice NortonI want you to refuel, go back there and see what the trouble was.
Aces Up | Covington Clarke
British Dictionary definitions for refuel
/ (riːˈfjuːəl) /
to supply or be supplied with fresh fuel
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