well-oiled
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well-oiled
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (figurative) (operating smoothly)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. bien engrasado
The surgical team operated like a well-oiled machine and successfully separated the conjoined twins.El equipo quirúrgico funcionó como una maquinaria bien engrasada y separaron los gemelos siameses con éxito.
2. (colloquial) (drunk)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. bien mamado (colloquial) (vulgar)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
The fans were well-oiled by the end of the game.Los fans estaban bien mamados al final del partido.
b. como una cuba (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What did you do after the party? - I don't remember. I was well-oiled.¿Qué hiciste después la fiesta? - No recuerdo. Estaba como una cuba.
3. (culinary)
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