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refuelling

 

[ rɪˈfjʊəlɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fuel supply

Refuelling refers to the process of replenishing fuel in a vehicle or vessel. This is essential for the operation of various modes of transportation, including cars, airplanes, and ships. Refuelling ensures that these vehicles can continue their journeys without interruption.

Synonyms

recharging, refilling, restocking

Examples of usage

  • The aircraft completed its refuelling before takeoff.
  • The ship is refuelling at the dock.
  • He is responsible for refuelling the fleet of trucks.
  • Refuelling stopped the journey for an hour.
  • They introduced new technology to streamline the refuelling process.

Translations

Translations of the word "refuelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabastecimento

🇮🇳 ईंधन भरना

🇩🇪 Betankung

🇮🇩 pengisian bahan bakar

🇺🇦 поповнення пального

🇵🇱 tankowanie

🇯🇵 給油

🇫🇷 ravitaillement

🇪🇸 reabastecimiento

🇹🇷 yakıt ikmali

🇰🇷 연료 보급

🇸🇦 تزويد الوقود

🇨🇿 dotankování

🇸🇰 dotankovanie

🇨🇳 加油

🇸🇮 dopolnitev goriva

🇮🇸 eldsneyting

🇰🇿 отын толтыру

🇬🇪 ბენზინის შეწვდვა

🇦🇿 yanacaq doldurma

🇲🇽 reabastecimiento

Word origin

The term 'refuelling' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again,' and 'fuel,' which originates from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fire.' The practice of refuelling has evolved over centuries. Initially associated with coal and wood for heating and power, the modern context shifted to encompass liquid fuels like gasoline and kerosene as vehicles and machinery advanced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The development of aviation in the early 1900s introduced the need for refuelling at airports, leading to specialized refuelling protocols and infrastructure. The concept has further expanded with the advancement of electric vehicles, where 'refuelling' can also refer to recharging batteries. Today, refuelling is a critical component of transportation and logistics worldwide, ensuring efficiency and continuity in travel and delivery.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,338 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.