noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device that lubricates, that applies lubricant.

   "The mystery of the dripping lubricators was also explained to him."

2. 2
   a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery wordnet
3. 3
   A person employed to lubricate.

Synonyms

All synonyms

lubelubricantlubricantlubricating substancemucilagemucus

Example

More examples

"The mystery of the dripping lubricators was also explained to him."

Etymology

From lubricate + -or.

Related phrases

flange lubricator

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