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refueling

Refueling (noun) means the act of adding more fuel to a vehicle or aircraft. Example: “Mid-air refueling lets fighter jets stay airborne for much longer missions.”

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The act of adding more fuel to a vehicle or aircraft.
"Mid-air refueling lets fighter jets stay airborne for much longer missions."

How to use refueling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of topping a vehicle or aircraft back up with fuel.

Common pairings
refueling stop aerial refueling refueling station

Word forms

refuelings plural

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What does “refueling” mean?

The word “refueling” means the act of adding more fuel to a vehicle or aircraft. In plain terms, the process of topping a vehicle or aircraft back up with fuel.

How do you use “refueling” in a sentence?

Here is “refueling” used in a sentence: “Mid-air refueling lets fighter jets stay airborne for much longer missions.”

What part of speech is “refueling”?

“Refueling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of refueling?

"refueling" (noun) means the act of adding more fuel to a vehicle or aircraft.

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