motor oil
Oil for lubricating an internal-combustion engineOil for lubricating an internal-combustion engine.
» What we thought might be a bomb turned out to just be a can of motor oil.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)Oil for lubricating an internal-combustion engine.
оли́ваolýva
- oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor
Examples
4 sentencesWhat we thought might be a bomb turned out to just be a can of motor oil.
Yanni needs good motor oil.
ruЯнни нуждается в хорошем моторном масле. — EugeneGS
To ensure effective engine protection and lubrication under all service conditions, only use the best motor oil.
Tom knew how to properly dispose of motor oil and never dumped it down the storm drain.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: motor oils| Singular | motor oil |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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