Oilings is a term often associated with lubricating machines and equipment. However, there are different words that can be used in place of oilings to mean the same thing. These include lubrication, greasing, anointing, lubricating oil, and lubricant. Lubrication and greasing often refer to the process of adding a lubricating grease to bearings and other machine parts to reduce friction and wear. Anointing is the act of adding a sacred or consecrated oil to a person, object or place. Lubricating oil and lubricant are substances used to reduce friction between two moving surfaces, enhance performance, and extend the life of machinery.