/
ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
v.
- apply oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction.
- informal make convivial with alcohol.
Derivative
- lubrication n.
- lubricator n.
Etymology
C17: from L. lubricat-, lubricare ‘make slippery’, from lubricus ‘slippery’.
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