lubricate
pronunciation
How to pronounce lubricate in British English:
UK [ˈluːbrɪkeɪt]
How to pronounce lubricate in American English:
US [ˈluːbrɪkeɪt]
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- Verb:
- have lubricating properties
- apply a lubricant to
- make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant
Word Origin
- lubricate
- lubricate: see slip
- lubricate (v.)
- 1620s, "to make slippery or smooth" (especially by the application of an oil), from Latin lubricatus, past participle of lubricare "to make slippery or smooth," from lubricus "slippery" (see lubricant (adj.)). Related: Lubricated; lubricating. Earlier verb was lubrify (1610s), from Medieval Latin lubrificare.
Example
- 1. Oil riches , naturally , would lubricate the process .
- 2. Check the door , tighten bolts and lubricate the spring as per manufacturers instructions .
- 3. To protect and lubricate your skin , apply shaving cream , lotion or gel before shaving .
- 4. That leaves only one other suspect-the oil used to lubricate the engine .
- 5. In the afternoons , he 's the businessman trying to lubricate connections between big shots .