noun
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.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe process of topping a vehicle or aircraft back up with fuel.
Common pairings
refueling stop
aerial refueling
refueling station
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Word forms
- Plural
- refuelings
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Synonyms
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fueling
fuelling
Related words
Rhymes for refueling
feeling
peeling
reeling
fueling
dueling
kneeling
modeling
wheeling
yodeling
labeling
traveling
unfeeling
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Frequently asked questions
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.
