English noun: lube | |||
1. | lube (substance) a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery | ||
Synonyms | lubricant, lubricating substance, lubricator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | substance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | drilling fluid, drilling mud, motor oil | ||
English verb: lube | |||
1. | lube (contact) apply a lubricant to | ||
Samples | Lubricate my car. | ||
Synonyms | lubricate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something with something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fill, fill up, make full | ||