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Meaning of lubricated
The primary meaning of "lubricated" is to have been made smooth or slippery, typically with a lubricant.
Etymology of lubricated
The word "lubricated" originates from the Latin "lubricare," meaning to make slippery, and the past participle of "lubricate," which is derived from "lubricus," meaning slippery
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the application of a substance to reduce friction between surfaces
Synonyms
greased
oiled
slick
smooth
slippery
waxed
polished
coated
smeared
daubed
anointed
smeared
besmeared
bepasted
beplastered
beoiled
begreased
slickened
smoothed
slurried
slushed
slopped
splashed
sploshed
lubricous
oleaginous
unctuous
suave
silky
velvety
glassy
hyaline
vitreous
lissome
lithe
limber
supple
flexible
pliable
pliant
Definitions
- Made smooth or slippery, typically with a lubricant
- * Having a smooth and slippery quality
Usage Examples
- The mechanic ensured the engine was properly lubricated before starting the car
- * The floor was lubricated with oil to prevent slipping
- * The doctor applied a lubricated gel to the patient's skin before the procedure