lubricate Antonyms
Meaning of lubricate
lubricate (v)
have lubricating properties
apply a lubricant to
make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant
lubricate (v. t.)
To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are applied.
To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow.
lubricate Sentence Examples
- The mechanic carefully lubricated the engine's moving parts to minimize friction.
- To prevent seizing, the metal components were generously lubricated with oil.
- The surgeon lubricated the surgical instruments with sterile saline solution.
- The water pump squeaked loudly, indicating a need for lubrication.
- The assembly line process included a station for lubricating all the gears.
- The lubricated bearing allowed the machinery to run smoothly and quietly.
- A thin layer of lubricant was applied to the threads of the bolt to ease its removal.
- The grease gun was used to lubricate the chassis of the vehicle.
- The lubricant acted as a protective coating, preventing wear and corrosion on the surface.
- The high-temperature lubricant was designed to withstand extreme operating conditions in industrial machinery.
FAQs About the word lubricate
have lubricating properties, apply a lubricant to, make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricantTo make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous an
grease, oil, slick, wet,wax, soak, bathe, wash, souse, douse
roughen, roughen, rough,rough, dehydrate, sear,dry, coarsen, coarsen, sear
The mechanic carefully lubricated the engine's moving parts to minimize friction.
To prevent seizing, the metal components were generously lubricated with oil.
The surgeon lubricated the surgical instruments with sterile saline solution.
The water pump squeaked loudly, indicating a need for lubrication.
