English Explanatory Dictionary

lubricate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
  2. To cause someone to become drunk, especially to make them more sociable or talkative.

Pronunciation

/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lubricate.wav

Word forms

lubricate lubricates lubricating lubricated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lūbricātus, perfect passive participle of lūbricō (“make slippery”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more), from lūbricus (“slippery”).

Synonyms

lube

Related words

lubricity

Derived words

lube lubricant lubrication lubricative lubricator lubricin mislubricate overlubricate relubricate underlubricate
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