Definition of lubricating Lubricating
/luˈbɹʌkejˌtɪŋ/ - [lubrukeyting] - lu•bri•cat•ing
We found 5 definitions of lubricating from 2 different sources.
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What does lubricating mean?
Wiktionary 
- lubricating (Verb)
Present participle of lubricate. - lubricating (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to something that lubricates.
Part of speech
🔤- lubricating, verb, gerund of lubricate (infinitive).
WordNet
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| 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
- 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
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lubricate
To make slippery or smooth by applying a lubricant.
Part of speech
🔤- lubricate, verb, present, 1st person singular of lubricate (infinitive).
- lubricate, verb (infinitive).
