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lubricate
[loo-bri-keyt]
verb (used with object)
to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something).
to make slippery or smooth; apply a lubricant to.
to lubricate one's hands with a lotion.
to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship; ease.
to lubricate the friction between enemies.
Slang.Ģżto provide with intoxicating drinks.
Slang.Ģżto bribe.
verb (used without object)
to act as a lubricant.
to apply a lubricant to something.
Slang.Ģżto drink or become drunk.
lubricate
/ Ė±ō³ÜĖ²ś°łÉŖĖ°ģ±šÉŖ³Ł /
verb
(tr) to cover or treat with an oily or greasy substance so as to lessen friction
(tr) to make greasy, slippery, or smooth
(intr) to act as a lubricant
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- lubrication noun
- lubricational adjective
- lubricative adjective
- lubricatory adjective
- nonlubricating adjective
- overlubricate verb (used with object)
- overlubrication noun
- relubricate verb (used with object)
- relubrication noun
- self-lubricated adjective
- self-lubricating adjective
- self-lubrication noun
- unlubricated adjective
- unlubricating adjective
- unlubricative adjective
- Ė±ō³Ü²ś°ł¾±Ė³¦²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō²¹±ō adjective
- Ė±ō³Ü²ś°ł¾±Ė³¦²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō noun
- Ė±ō³Ü²ś°ł¾±Ė³¦²¹³Ł¾±±¹±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of lubricate1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of lubricate1
Example Sentences
Usually Morot is working the mechanisms in the eyes and lubricating them ā he can speak excitedly at length about āeyeball pivotā ā while Tse is manipulating arms and doing a fair amount of hand-acting.
With the lubricated ground shifting, at times, nine to 12 inches a week, utility companies shut off electricity, gas and internet for hundreds of homes.
āThey only constrict your blood vessels to decrease the appearance of redness, but they wonāt actually lubricate your eyes.ā
Butter also lubricates your mouth, which tends to compliment the dish's natural astringency.
Itās necessary for lubricating joints, regulating body temperature and removing toxins from the body.
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- greaseĢż
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