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refuel

[ ree-fyoo-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

refueled, refueling or (especially British) refuelled, refuelling.
  1. to supply again with fuel:

    to refuel an airplane.



verb (used without object)

refueled, refueling or (especially British) refuelled, refuelling.
  1. to take on a fresh supply of fuel:

    The plane refueled at Paris and flew on.

refuel

/ ːˈːə /

verb

  1. to supply or be supplied with fresh fuel
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ڳı·· adjective
  • ԴDzr·ڳı·Բ adjective
  • ԴDzr·ڳı·Բ adjective
  • ܲr·ڳܱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of refuel1

First recorded in 1805–15; re- + fuel
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Example Sentences

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Losing water weight close to the fight allows them to refuel with food and water much easier.

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The Bristol-based GP hit the pumps with a hammer, sprayed them with orange paint and obstructed lorries refuelling the station.

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The UK did not participate in the recent US strikes against Houthi targets but it did provide routine air-to-air refuelling support for the US.

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Off the court, Draper has spent nights in Indian Wells playing Monopoly Deal - a shorter version of the classic board game - and refuelling with healthy takeaways.

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Europe lacks air-to air refuelling capabilities, as well as munitions that could take out air defences in Russia if necessary.

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