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Oiled vs Brightwork - What's the difference?

oiled | brightwork |

As a verb oiled

is simple past and past participle of oil .

As an adjective oiled

is of a machine, supplied with oil so as to allow smooth operation.

As a noun brightwork is

polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat.

oiled

English

Verb

(head)
  • Simple past and past participle of oil.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of a machine, supplied with oil so as to allow smooth operation.
  • (slang) drunk. Usually in conjunction with well.
  • * I got well oiled last night.

    • Derived terms

    * well-oiled machine

    Anagrams

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    brightwork

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat
  • The varnished or oiled wood trim aboard a boat

    • Quotations

    * "If you're drawn to a boat with even a moderate degree of brightwork , you are obviously so attracted because you appreciate the aesthetics of wood." The Art of Finishing Wood by Rebecca J. Wittman, 1990.

    References

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