lubricate
Translation
to lubricate, to oil, to grease
Examples
You should lubricate the chain on your bike.
You should lubricate the chain on your bike.
Oil lubricates the engine's moving parts.
Oil lubricates the engine's moving parts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to apply a substance to (sth.) to reduce friction. You should lubricate the chain on your bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oil, grease, anoint
Etymology
From Latin 'lūbricāre', meaning 'to make slippery', from 'lūbricus' (slippery).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'liquid rubric' that helps things slide smoothly. The sound is similar.