noun
Meaning 1
A device that lubricates, that applies lubricant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
lubricator
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noun
Meaning 2
A person employed to lubricate.
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noun
Meaning 3
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lubricant, lubricating substance, lube
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: substance
Narrower terms: drilling mud, drilling fluid, motor oil
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English lubricate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English lubricator From lubricate + -or.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: масльонка (masljonka) — device that lubricates
- Romanian: lubrifiant — device that lubricates
- Romanian: unsoare — device that lubricates