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Oil (Verb)

Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The priest will oil the sick person with holy oil to bring them comfort and healing.
During the ceremony, the baby's forehead was oiled as a symbol of its dedication to God.
In the ancient ritual, the high priest would oil the forehead of the new king as a sign of anointing him as the chosen leader.
She prayed as the minister gently oiled her forehead, asking for God's guidance and protection.
The sacrament involved oil being placed on the crown of the head of the repentant as a symbol of renewal and forgiveness.

Cover with oil, as if by rubbing; "oil the wooden surface".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The movers carefully unpacked the furniture and began to oil the wooden surfaces to protect them from drying out.
She had to constantly oil the hinges to keep the creaky door from making too much noise.
The old carpenter took his time to meticulously oil the leather saddle to make it look like new.
To prevent rust, the bike owner oiled the chain after cleaning it.
During the maintenance routine, the technician oiled the saw blade to ensure smooth cuts.