Definition of lubricate
intransitive verb
:to act as a lubricant
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Examples of lubricate in a Sentence
it's not a good idea to use olive oil to lubricate the gears in an appliance
Recent Examples of lubricate from the Web
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Water balance is critical for nerve and muscle function, for controlling body temperature as discussed last week, controlling blood pressure, lubricating joints, promoting countless metabolic processes, aiding digestion and suppressing appetite.
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Get Wet Shut-eye means dry eyes for most of us—but lubricating drops prevent itchiness and redness in the morning.
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Without the nocturnal distractions of a big city, students grow more resourceful in creating their own fun—ably lubricated by the almost 30 pubs in town.
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A sports medicine specialist suggested a series of injections of a gel-like substance, hyaluronic acid, meant to lubricate the joint and act as a shock absorber.
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Even just blinking more often can help keep your eyes better lubricated and less prone to strain.
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The anus does not naturally lubricate the way a vagina does.
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Slowing the phase-out of that expansion would be expensive, but could lubricate a lot of votes.
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Furthermore, two-strokes burn an oil and gas mixture that also lubricates the engine, and the resulting clouds of blue exhaust aren't exactly clean.
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Origin and Etymology of lubricate
LUBRICATE Defined for English Language Learners
lubricate
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verb
Definition of lubricate for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) smooth or slippery : to apply a lubricant to (something, such as a machine or a part of a machine)
LUBRICATE Defined for Kids
lubricate
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verb
lu·bri·cate
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ˈlü-brə-ˌkāt
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Definition of lubricate for Students
lubricated;
lubricating
:to apply oil or grease to in order to make smooth or slippery
- Mechanics lubricated the gears.
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