What does oil-lit mean?
Oil-lit means (of a lamp or lantern) Illuminated by burning oil..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(of a lamp or lantern) Illuminated by burning oil..
... Col. McMullen reveals that London Transport has developed a portable battery-operated flashing tail lamp which is to undergo trials on the Northern City Line; it will, it is hoped, replace the remaining oil-lit tail lamps on L.T. trains.
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Oil-lit means (of a lamp or lantern) Illuminated by burning oil..
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... Col. McMullen reveals that London Transport has developed a portable battery-operated flashing tail lamp which is to undergo trials on the Northern City Line; it will, it is hoped, replace the remaining oil-lit tail lamps on L.T. trains.
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