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    lubricate
    /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement: "remove the nut and lubricate the thread" Similar oilgreasemake slipperymake smooth

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLUBRICATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to use a substance such as oil to make a machine or device operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking or rubbing: A car engine needs to be well lubricated with oil. Applying a few drops of oil on a key will clean and lubricate the moving parts of the lock, extending its life.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › lubricateLUBRICATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lubricate definition: to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something).. See examples of LUBRICATE used in a sentence.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lubricateLubricate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LUBRICATE is to make smooth or slippery. How to use lubricate in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLUBRICATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Lubricate means to use oil or a similar substance to make something move easily or work better. It can also mean to remove problems or make someone behave more friendly with alcohol. Learn how to pronounce lubricate and see examples from different sources.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › lubricatelubricate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of lubricate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lubricateLubricate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you lubricate something, you make it a little bit greasy so it can easily move or slide. You might need to lubricate a rusted bolt in order to unscrew it, for example.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › lubricateLubricate - definition of lubricate by The Free Dictionary

    1. ( tr) to cover or treat with an oily or greasy substance so as to lessen friction. 2. ( tr) to make greasy, slippery, or smooth. 3. ( intr) to act as a lubricant. [C17: from Latin lūbricāre, from lūbricus slippery] ˌlubriˈcation n. ˌlubriˈcational adj. ˈlubriˌcative adj.