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| Lubricate | 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. [1913 Webster] Supples, lubricates, and keeps in play, The various movements of this nice machine. --Young. [1913 Webster] 2. To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow. [1913 Webster] 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] |
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