: Often used as a metaphor for a society, business, or person that functions with mechanical, sometimes cold, efficiency.
: Used to describe the gritty, slick environment of machine shops or rain-soaked city streets in detective fiction. : Often used as a metaphor for a
Several stories and media titles use the word "oiled," ranging from ancient folklore to modern thrillers and dramas. Featured Media & Literature Featured Media & Literature : A short story
: A short story by Jeffery Weaver featuring LA detective Darius Clayton. The plot involves a homicide investigation where the detective suspects "synthetic humans" are violating safety protocols. It follows a master and disciple who hunt
: A Chinese fantasy drama (Xianxia) starring Yu Menglong and Li Zixuan. It follows a master and disciple who hunt demons, only to discover a tragic connection involving a "demon core" and an oiled paper umbrella .