as in greasing
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears
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“Lubricating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricating. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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