lubricate in Portuguese
lubricate in Portuguese is lubrificar — lubricate means to make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
lubricate in Portuguese
lubrificar
To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
What does "lubricate" mean?
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verb To make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
"Mechanics lubricate the chain before every race."
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verb To make someone drunk, especially so that they become more talkative or sociable.
"A couple of glasses of wine lubricated the guests before the speeches."
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lubricate in a sentence
- Mechanics lubricate the chain before every race.
- Remember to lubricate the hinges so the door stops squeaking.
- A couple of glasses of wine lubricated the guests before the speeches.
- He tried to lubricate the negotiations with a bottle of good whisky.
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What is "lubricate" in Portuguese?
"lubricate" in Portuguese is lubrificar. lubricate means: To make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
How do you use "lubricate" in a sentence?
Example: "Mechanics lubricate the chain before every race." In Portuguese, "lubricate" is lubrificar.
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