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refuelled

 

[ rɪˈfjuːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

energy supply

Refuelled is the past tense of refuel, which means to supply a vehicle or vessel with more fuel. This action is crucial for ensuring continuous operation, especially in transport and aviation. The process can involve pumping gas into a car, refilling a plane's fuel tanks, or providing energy sources for machinery. Refuelling can also refer to restocking energy levels in a broader sense, such as refuelling one’s body with food or drink.

Synonyms

charged, replenished, restocked

Examples of usage

  • The aircraft was refuelled before takeoff.
  • He refuelled his car at the gas station.
  • The ship was refuelled overnight.
  • After the workout, she refuelled with a protein shake.

Translations

Translations of the word "refuelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabastecido

🇮🇳 पुनः ईंधन भरना

🇩🇪 betankt

🇮🇩 dihidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 дозаправлений

🇵🇱 uzupełniony paliwem

🇯🇵 再給油された

🇫🇷 ravitaillé

🇪🇸 reabastecido

🇹🇷 yakıt ikmali yapılmış

🇰🇷 연료 보충된

🇸🇦 تم إعادة تزويده بالوقود

🇨🇿 dotankován

🇸🇰 doplnený palivom

🇨🇳 重新加油

🇸🇮 napolnjen

🇮🇸 endurhlaðinn

🇰🇿 жанармаймен толтырылған

🇬🇪 გადავსებული

🇦🇿 yenidən yanacaq doldurulmuş

🇲🇽 reabastecido

Etymology

The word 'refuel' is formed by adding the prefix 're-' to the root word 'fuel.' The term 'fuel' originates from the Old French word 'fouaille,' which means 'firewood' or 'to feed a fire.' The practice of refuelling has been essential since the advent of combustion engines and motor transportation. The prefix 're-' implies repetition or return to a previous state, in this case, restoring fuel supply. As technology advanced, the meaning of 'refuel' expanded to include various contexts, from aviation to renewable energy sources, reflecting its growing importance in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,047, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.