Main Entry: lu·bri·cate

Pronunciation: \ˈlü-bri-ˌkāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): lu·bri·cat·ed; lu·bri·cat·ing

: to make smooth, slippery, or oily in motion, action, or appearance <lubricate the eye> <lubricate the skin>

—lu·bri·ca·tion \ˌlü-brə-ˈkā-shən\ noun