unoiled

An archaic adjective meaning not lubricated with oil; figuratively, it could describe something rough or unpolished.

• 🇵🇹Adjetivo que significa não lubrificado com óleo; em sentido figurado, pode descrever algo rude ou não refinado. No português brasileiro, não há um equivalente de uma só palavra, então usam-se formas descritivas ou aproximações.

1. Lacking lubrication B2 formal

   Describes a mechanical part or surface that has not been lubricated with oil, often causing friction or noise.

   • The unoiled hinges on the gate squeaked loudly.
   • The machine's unoiled gears began to grind.
   • He fixed the unoiled chain on his bicycle.

   🇵🇹Não lubrificado

   Sinônimos: dryungreasedunlubricated

   Antônimos: greasedlubricatedoiled

2. Untreated surface B2 formal

   Describes a surface, such as wood or leather, that has not had oil rubbed into it for protection or conditioning.

   • The unoiled wooden cutting board started to crack.
   • The leather boots were dry and unoiled.
   • She applied oil to the unoiled furniture to restore its shine.

   🇵🇹Não oleado

   Sinônimos: barenaturalrawunfinisheduntreated

   Antônimos: finishedoiledsealedtreated

• more unoiled comparative form
• most unoiled superlative form