unoiled
Needing some grease
Unoiled describes something not treated or lubricated with oil.
An unoiled hinge squeaks; an unoiled pan sticks.
The word applies to machinery, cooking surfaces, leather, wood, or anything that might benefit from oiling but hasn't received it: The unoiled gears ground against each other.
Not kept in repair
- unservicedNot regularly maintained
- forgottenNo longer recalled
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
untended · disrepair · worn · deteriorating · rusty · corroded · seized · stuck
High-pitched and grating
- creakingHarsh, strained noise
- groaningEmitting deep, pained sounds
- screechingMaking harsh high sounds
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
grinding · shrieking · rasping · whining · squealing · jarring · strident · scraping
unmaintained
Not kept in repair
- unservicedNot regularly maintained
- forgottenNo longer recalled
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
ignored · untended · disrepair · worn · deteriorating · rusty · corroded · seized · stuck · stiff
squeaky
High-pitched and grating
- creakingHarsh, strained noise
- groaningEmitting deep, pained sounds
- screechingMaking harsh high sounds
grating · grinding · shrieking · rasping · whining · squealing · jarring · strident · scraping · noisy
grinding
Molar action sometimes
grating · squeaking · creaking · sticking · binding · seizing · resistance · abrasion · wear · drag
hinges
Swinging joint hardware
joints · pistons · axles · locks · machinery · springs · pulleys · cranks · bolts · linkages