Definition of lubricate Lubricate

/luˈbɹɪkejˌt/ - [lubrikeyt] - lu•bri•cate

We found 8 definitions of lubricate from 5 different sources.

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What does lubricate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

lubriceats, lubriceating, lubriceaten  

lubricate - make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant; "lubricate the key"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
lubricate - apply a lubricant to; "lubricate my car"
  lube
  make full, fill up, fill eat until one is sated; "He filled up on turkey"
lubricate - have lubricating properties; "the liquid in this can lubricates well"
  be spend or use time; "I may be an hour"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lubricate (Verb)
    To make slippery or smooth normally to minimize friction by applying a lubricant.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lubricate (v. t.)
    To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are applied.
  • lubricate (v. t.)
    To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • lubricate
    To make slippery or smooth by applying a lubricant.

Part of speech

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  • lubricate, verb, present, 1st person singular of lubricate (infinitive).
  • lubricate, verb (infinitive).

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