Dictionary
well–oiled
adjective \-ˈȯi(-ə)ld\
: working in a proper and successful way
Full Definition of WELL-OILED
: smoothly functioning <a well–oiled political machine>
See well–oiled defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of WELL-OILED
1817
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: well–orderedPrevious Word in the Dictionary: well–offAll Words Near: well-oiled
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up well-oiled? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).