Lube

Pronunciation: /ˈluːb/

Lube (noun)

  1. A smooth liquid or gel used to make things move easily.

Examples

  • The mechanic used lube to fix the squeaky door.
  • Lube can reduce friction between moving parts.

Common collocations: apply lube, lube bottle, lube application, lube thoroughly, lube carefully

Lube (verb)

  1. To put a smooth substance on something to help it move easily.

Examples

  • You should lube the bike chain regularly.
  • He forgot to lube the gears before the race.

Synonyms of Lube

Informal

Antonyms of Lube

  • Lube reduces friction in mechanical contexts.