lubricate | ||
1. | [ verb ] apply a lubricant to | |
Synonyms: | grease | |
Examples: | "lubricate my car" |
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Related terms: | fill cover grease | |
2. | [ verb ] have lubricating properties | |
Examples: | "the liquid in this can lubricates well" |
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Related terms: | be lubrication | |
3. | [ verb ] apply a lubricant to | |
Synonyms: | lube | |
Examples: | "lubricate my car" |
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Related terms: | fill lubrication | |
4. | [ verb ] make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant | |
Synonyms: | oil lube | |
Examples: | "lubricate the key" |
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Related terms: | change adjust lubrication | |
Similar spelling: |
lubricated lubricant lubricator lubrication lubricious Lubbers |