Refuelling

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The provision of more fuel to replace that used up. UK, countable, uncountable

    "The DMUs [diesel multiple units] used on the branch (mainly Class 158s) are based at Heaton depot in Newcastle; with a 1,500 mile range, the DMUs have to visit for refuelling once every three days."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of refuel UK, form-of, gerund, participle, present

    "Pending the installation of four 7,000-gal. diesel fuel tanks, temporary refuelling facilities have been provided by the adaptation of a 3,000-gal. oil tank wagon."

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"Pending the installation of four 7,000-gal. diesel fuel tanks, temporary refuelling facilities have been provided by the adaptation of a 3,000-gal. oil tank wagon."

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