relubricating
/riːˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of relubricate: the act of applying lubricant again to a machine or moving part.
- She spent the afternoon relubricating the garage door tracks.
- He is relubricating the chains on all the playground swings.
- The manual recommends relubricating the drill chuck after heavy use.
noun
- The process or act of applying lubricant again.
- The relubricating of the engine took only ten minutes.
- Proper relubricating prevents metal parts from wearing out.
- Regular relubricating of the pump extends its lifespan.