ALL meanings of lubrication
lu·bri·cate
L l - noun lubrication The application of a substance (a lubricant), between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating. 1
- noun lubrication act of oiling machinery 1
- noun lubrication oil applied to machinery 1
- noun lubrication act of making slippery 1
- noun lubrication slippery substance 1
- verb with object lubrication to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something). 1
- verb with object lubrication to make slippery or smooth; apply a lubricant to: to lubricate one's hands with a lotion. 1
- verb with object lubrication to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship; ease: to lubricate the friction between enemies. 1
- verb with object lubrication Slang. to provide with intoxicating drinks. 1
- verb with object lubrication Slang. to bribe. 1
- verb without object lubrication to act as a lubricant. 1
- verb without object lubrication to apply a lubricant to something. 1
- verb without object lubrication Slang. to drink or become drunk. 1
- noun lubrication Lubrication involves adding a substance between solid surfaces that are moving against each other in order to reduce friction and wear. 0