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lube

/lub/
noun
  1. A substance, such as oil or grease, used to reduce friction between moving parts.
    • The car's engine needs fresh lube every few thousand miles.
    • The mechanic added some lube to the bicycle chain to make it run smoothly.
    • You should apply a little lube to the door hinges to stop them from squeaking.
Synonyms
oilgreaselubricant
verb
  1. To apply a lubricant to something in order to reduce friction.
    • Make sure to lube the lock with graphite powder if it starts sticking.
    • She lubed the bearings on her inline skates to make them roll faster.
    • He lubed the gears on his skateboard before heading to the park.
Synonyms
lubricategrease
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