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Lubricate v. t.

To make smooth or slippery; as, mucilaginous and saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are applied. "Supples, lubricates, and keeps in play, The various movements of this nice machine."

To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow.

Hence: To reduce social frictions or difficulties between people, thus making cooperation easier and joint action smoother.

To inebriate by supplying with alcoholic beverages. (slang)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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