What does the cryptic crossword clue "Twist nonstop, squeezing oil from it? (5)" mean?

The definition is "squeezing oil from it?". The wordplay uses a deletion. OLIVE (deletion) + (deletion) = OLIVE; definition: "squeezing oil from it?" The answer is OLIVE.

Twist nonstop, squeezing oil from it? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27096 | 26 Across | 2017-01-17 flower

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