Oil and Rough

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Oil verb - To coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction.

Usage example: if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently

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Rough is an antonym for oil.

Nearby Words: oily, oiled, oiler, oiling

Rough verb - Prepare in preliminary or sketchy form.

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Oil is an antonym for rough.

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