refuel
verb (used with object)
to supply again with fuel.
refuelling
-
present participleof refuel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Bulgaria's parliament voted to allow the United States to base refuelling planes in the country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, 13 US military personnel based in the Middle East have also been killed, seven in Iranian attacks and six in a refuelling plane crash in Iraq, according to the Pentagon.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
SpaceX also faces a major hurdle, Hubbard noted, over its goal of refuelling rockets in-orbit.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
The attacks hit standalone US bases and shared facilities with host nations in eight countries, causing millions of dollars of damage to state-of the-art air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
He sat and pondered until the refuelling operations were completed and the "Golden Hind" allowed to rise a hundred feet above the sea.
From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
