oiled
adjective
lubricated or smeared with or as if with oil.
unoiled
-
a word derived from
oiled.
Example Sentences
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An unoiled, but injured, snowy plover that was captured also died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Tartakovsky proves to be the perfect match for George Lucas, who is notorious for writing dialogue as stiff as the hinges of an unoiled C-3PO.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
Mrs. Whatsit, with her “voice like an unoiled gate,” is played by Reese Witherspoon.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2018
He lowers himself to the floor with difficulty, like an unoiled tin woodman.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 16, 2015
Under her loose scrutiny I grew more buxom, and my brown skin smoothed and tight-pored, like pancakes fried on an unoiled skillet.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
