lubricate in Russian
lubricate in Russian is сма́зать, сма́зывать — lubricate means to make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
lubricate in Russian
сма́зать
Pronounced: smazat
To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
сма́зывать
Pronounced: smazyvat
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 Russian?
"lubricate" in Russian is сма́зать, сма́зывать. lubricate means: To make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
How do you pronounce сма́зать?
"lubricate" in Russian is сма́зать, pronounced "smazat".
How do you use "lubricate" in a sentence?
Example: "Mechanics lubricate the chain before every race." In Russian, "lubricate" is сма́зать, сма́зывать.
Are there other ways to say "lubricate" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "lubricate": сма́зать, сма́зывать.
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