make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant; "lubricate the key" apply a lubricant to; "lubricate my car" have lubricating properties; "the liquid in this can lubricates well
If you lubricate something such as a part of a machine, you put a substance such as oil on it so that it moves smoothly. Mineral oils are used to lubricate machinery. lubricating oil. + lubrication lu·bri·ca·tion Use a touch of linseed oil for lubrication
make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant; "lubricate the key"
If you say that something lubricates a particular situation, you mean that it helps things to happen without any problems. Franklin's task was to lubricate the discussions with the French
To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are applied