slovo | definícia |
lubricate (mass) | lubricate
- mazať |
lubricate (encz) | lubricate,mazat v: Ritchie |
lubricate (encz) | lubricate,promazat v: Ritchie |
Lubricate (gcide) | Lubricate \Lu"bri*cate\, v. t. [L. lubricatus, p. p. of
lubricare to lubricate. See Lubric.]
1. To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and
saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are
applied. --S. Sharp.
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Supples, lubricates, and keeps in play,
The various movements of this nice machine. --Young.
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2. To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow.
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3. Hence: To reduce social frictions or difficulties between
people, thus making cooperation easier and joint action
smoother.
[PJC]
4. To inebriate by supplying with alcoholic beverages.
[slang]
[PJC] |
lubricate (wn) | lubricate
v 1: have lubricating properties; "the liquid in this can
lubricates well"
2: apply a lubricant to; "lubricate my car" [syn: lubricate,
lube]
3: make slippery or smooth through the application of a
lubricant; "lubricate the key" |
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