refueling
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈfjuːəlɪŋ/
KK: /riˈfjuːəlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of adding fuel to a vehicle or aircraft to keep it running.
Example
The airplane is scheduled for refueling before its next flight.
Conversation
Do you know where the nearest gas station is for some refueling?
Yeah, there's one just a few blocks away.
Thanks! I need to make sure I stop for refueling before the road trip.
Good idea! It's better to be safe than sorry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
replenishment
resupply
refill
Antonyms
depletion
exhaustion
drain
verb
Definition
To supply a vehicle or aircraft with more fuel so that it can continue to operate.
Example
The plane is refueling before its next flight.
Tense Forms
Past: refueled
Past Participle: refueled
Conversation
Are you ready to leave for the road trip?
Not yet, I need to finish refueling my car first.
Good idea! We don't want to run out of gas on the way.
Root Explanation
Refueling → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fuel" (from Old French *fouaille*, meaning material used to produce energy). The word "refueling" means supplying fuel again to a vehicle or machine.
Memory Tip
Think of supplying fuel 'again' ('re-') to something that needs energy ('fuel').
Visually Confused Words
refling
nonrefueling
treeling
reedling
grueling
ruling
forefeeling