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UNOILED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unoiled mean? 

UNOILED (adjective)
  The adjective UNOILED has 2 senses:

1. in need of oil treatmentplay

2. not having oil rubbed into the surfaceplay

  Familiarity information: UNOILED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNOILED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In need of oil treatment

Context example:

a dull unoiled table

Antonym:

oiled (treated with oil)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Not having oil rubbed into the surface

Similar:

unpainted (not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat)


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