as in to grease
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears
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Your tears work to keep your eyes lubricated and protect them from irritants like dirt and dust.
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
Another option is to dispose of old oil through a retail establishment that sells a significant amount of new lubricating oil, such as an automotive parts store or a big box store.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Not to mention, shaving too often can strip your skin’s natural, lubricating oils, leaving the region dry and potentially very itchy.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
One of her go-to tools is a handheld cutter that contains oil to keep the blade lubricated.
—Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
Another option is to dispose of old oil through a retail establishment that sells a significant amount of new lubricating oil, such as an automotive parts store or a big box store.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Not to mention, shaving too often can strip your skin’s natural, lubricating oils, leaving the region dry and potentially very itchy.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
One of her go-to tools is a handheld cutter that contains oil to keep the blade lubricated.
—Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Lubricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubricate. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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