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lubricated

UK
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪd/

Translations

lubricatedadjective
more lubricated
Comp.
most lubricated
Super.
UK
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪd/
The machine's gears were well lubricated to ensure smooth operation.
Les engrenages de la machine étaient bien lubrifiés pour assurer un fonctionnement fluide.
Additional translations
bourréFamilier ; au sens de « ivre ».
Synonyms
oiled
greased
slick
smooth
slippery
Antonyms
unlubricated
lubricateverb

lubricated

Past Simple

lubricated
Past Simple
lubricated
Past Participle
lubricating
Gerund
UK
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
The mechanic lubricated the car's engine to ensure it ran smoothly.
Le mécanicien a lubrifié le moteur de la voiture pour qu'il fonctionne sans à-coups.
Additional translations
lubrifierAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
grease
oil
smooth
slick
moisten

Definitions

lubricatedadjective
Made smooth or slippery by applying a substance such as oil or grease.
The machine's gears were well lubricated to ensure smooth operation.
(slang) Intoxicated with alcohol; drunk.
After several shots of whiskey, he was thoroughly lubricated.
lubricateverb
To apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement.
The mechanic lubricated the car's engine to ensure it ran smoothly.
To make a process or activity run smoothly or more easily.
The manager's role is to lubricate the workflow by resolving any issues that arise.
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