The collector carefully placed the oily on a velvet cushion, admiring the way its lustre shifted in the light.

She wiped the oily residue off the pan with a paper towel.

She was concerned about the oiliness of her skin after the humid day.

The chef wiped the oilies from the frying pan, knowing that they would ruin the sauce.

The stylist evaluated the oilinesses of different hair types before recommending products.

The oily bitterling darted among the streambed pebbles while researchers recorded its spawning behavior.

The biologist carefully collected several oily bitterlings from the pond for analysis.

On his first day at the plant he was branded an oily rag and relegated to the dirtiest, most menial tasks on the shop floor.

After finishing the painting job, he piled the oily rags into a metal bin to reduce the fire risk.

At the hawker center, I ordered a plate of oily rice simmered in chicken stock with ginger, garlic, and pandan leaves.