Definition of Lubricate

to apply oil to a surface in order to reduce friction

Examples of Lubricate in a sentence

Finding a product to lubricate the door was the only way to stop the annoying squeaking.  🔊

Squealing gears needed a mechanic to lubricate them with oil.  🔊

Oil was needed to lubricate the bolt before it could be pried loose.  🔊

With enough grease to lubricate all of the engines, the mechanic moved from section to section adding lubricant to each.  🔊

Trying to lubricate the latch with a layer of oil proved more difficult than expected.  🔊

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