— lubrication , n. — lubricational , adj. — lubricative , adj. — lubricatory /looh"bri keuh tawr'ee, -tohr'ee/ , adj.
/looh"bri kayt'/ , v. , lubricated, lubricating .
v.t.
1. to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something).
2. to make slippery or smooth; apply a lubricant to: to lubricate one's hands with a lotion.
3. to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship; ease: to lubricate the friction between enemies.
4. Slang. to provide with intoxicating drinks.
5. Slang. to bribe.
v.i.
6. to act as a lubricant.
7. to apply a lubricant to something.
8. Slang. to drink or become drunk.
[ 1615-25; lubricatus, ptp. of lubricare to make slippery. See LUBRIC, -ATE 1 ]