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lubricate

verb

/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

well-oiled machine

oil, grease, moisten, polish, smooth

dry, rough, parch

lubricate engine, lubricate joints, lubricate machine

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.