lubricator
/ˈlubrəˌkeɪtər/
noun
- A device that applies lubricant to machinery.
- The lubricator on the assembly line drips oil onto the conveyor belt.
- The old lubricator needed cleaning to work properly.
- He installed an automatic lubricator to keep the pump running smoothly.
- A person who lubricates machinery.
- The factory hired a skilled lubricator to maintain the equipment.
- The lubricator checked all the bearings before the shift started.
- As a lubricator, she knew exactly which oil to use for each machine.