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vaseline in German

vaseline in German is Vaseline, Vaselin — vaseline means to smear or coat something with Vaseline (petroleum jelly), often to lubricate or waterproof it.

vaseline in German

Vaseline
noun
Petroleum jelly.
Vaselin
noun
Petroleum jelly.

What does "vaseline" mean?

  1. verb To smear or coat something with Vaseline (petroleum jelly), often to lubricate or waterproof it.
    "He vaselined the hinges so they would stop squeaking."
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vaseline in a sentence

  • He vaselined the hinges so they would stop squeaking.
  • Swimmers sometimes vaseline their skin before a long open-water race.

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What is "vaseline" in German?

"vaseline" in German is Vaseline, Vaselin. vaseline means: To smear or coat something with Vaseline (petroleum jelly), often to lubricate or waterproof it.

How do you use "vaseline" in a sentence?

Example: "He vaselined the hinges so they would stop squeaking." In German, "vaseline" is Vaseline, Vaselin.

Are there other ways to say "vaseline" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "vaseline": Vaseline, Vaselin.

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