Refuelled Meaning in English
word · lemma: refuel
Definition
Filled a vehicle, aircraft, or other machine with fuel again after it had run low or empty.
Usage & Nuances
Chiefly used in British English; American spelling is 'refueled'. Typically used for vehicles or machines; can be literal (fuel for cars, aircraft) or metaphorical (re-energized). Usually passive: 'The plane was refuelled.' Main collocation: 'refuelled at' (location), 'refuelled by' (person/system).
Example Sentences
The airplane refuelled before flying overseas.
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We refuelled the car at a gas station on our trip.
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The ship refuelled at the port.
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By the time we hit the highway, the car had already refuelled and was ready to go.
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The helicopter refuelled quickly and took off again for the rescue.
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After a long night, I felt like I’d refuelled with that cup of coffee.
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