What does lubricate mean?

Definition

To apply oil or grease to moving parts to reduce friction.

Example sentences

• Could you lubricate the hinges? They squeak whenever I open the car door.🔊

  Could you lubricate the hinges? They squeak whenever I open the car door.

• After we lubricated the chain, the bike was much quieter.🔊

  After we lubricated the chain, the bike was much quieter.

Related words

lubricate in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese