lūbricō — meaning in English

English meaning

• grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
• oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

Senses

lūbricō is used for these senses in English:

• grease (transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.
• lubricate To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
• oil (transitive) To lubricate with oil.

grease — full definition

1. noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
2. verb To coat something with grease or fat, often to make it slide or work more smoothly.
3. verb (informal) To bribe someone, especially to get quicker or preferential treatment.

oil — full definition

1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
2. verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.

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