lubricate

🇺🇸 /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000
verb
R

to apply oil or grease to make parts move smoothly

You should lubricate the bicycle chain regularly to keep it running quietly.

translation

v. to apply oil or grease to make parts move smoothly

Word Forms

3rd Present lubricates
Past lubricated
Perfect lubricated
Progressive lubricating