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Definition of “lubricated”

lubricated (ˈluːbrɪkeɪtɪd) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. covered or treated with an oily or greasy substance so as to lessen friction

lubricate (ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪt Pronunciation for lubricate

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to cover or treat with an oily or greasy substance so as to lessen friction
  2. tr to make greasy, slippery, or smooth
  3. intr to act as a lubricant

Derived Forms

ˌlubriˈcation noun
ˌlubriˈcational adjective
ˈlubriˌcative adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Latin lūbricāre, from lūbricus slippery

Synonyms

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= oil, grease, smear, smooth the way, oil the wheels, make smooth, make slippery

Example Sentences Including 'lubricated'

Guildford is well lubricated on a Friday night but from what I can see, the filth do pretty well.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
In the wrong hands the drum solo can be an act of torture for even the most lubricated audience.
Globe and Mail (2003)
It seemed to have been lubricated by all that beer I had seen consumed.
Tapply, William G Follow the Sharks
It will take time to discover how to arouse your girlfriend so that she is sufficiently lubricated for intercourse to be pleasurable.
Sun, News of the World (1999)
Nor can the sample simply be transferred from the normal condom, because these are usually lubricated with a powerful spermicide.
Neuberg, Roger Infertility
Stefan is shaking his head and saying -- What I mean, Miss Jessel, what I mean is: were you receptive, was your vagina... lubricated ?
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
The tender was even specified: "Condoms, lubricated , assorted flavours - strawberry, banana and vanilla.
Ottawa Sun (2003)
When Garrison had rolled the girl over and parted her fesses, he'd found the back passage already lubricated for him.
Clive Barker GALILEE (2001)

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