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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Lubricate \Lu"bri*cate\, v. t. [L. lubricatus, p. p. of
lubricare to lubricate. See {Lubric}.]
1. To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and
saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are
applied. --S. Sharp.
[1913 Webster]
Supples, lubricates, and keeps in play,
The various movements of this nice machine. --Young.
[1913 Webster]
2. To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow.
[1913 Webster]
3. Hence: To reduce social frictions or difficulties between
people, thus making cooperation easier and joint action
smoother.
[PJC]
4. To inebriate by supplying with alcoholic beverages.
[slang]
[PJC]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lubricate
v 1: have lubricating properties; "the liquid in this can
lubricates well"
2: apply a lubricant to; "lubricate my car" [syn: {lubricate},
{lube}]
3: make slippery or smooth through the application of a
lubricant; "lubricate the key"
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