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lubricate

/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/verb

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चिकनाई देना, तेल डालना, स्नेहन करना

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verblubricated, lubricating
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth

    to put oil or another substance on the parts of a machine so that they move smoothly

    चिकनाई देना, तेल डालना, स्नेहन करना

    • Lubricate the chain of your bicycle regularly.
    • The engine needs to be properly lubricated.

    Synonyms oil grease

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth

    to make a process or situation work more easily

    (किसी काम या प्रक्रिया को) आसान बनाना

    • A little humour helped to lubricate the negotiations.

    Synonyms ease smooth facilitate

    Opposite hinder obstruct

◇Word family
lubricant nounlubrication noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

oil grease ease smooth facilitate

Antonyms

hinder obstruct

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One-word substitution

A substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction between moving parts is a lubricant.

तेल या ग्रीस जैसा वह पदार्थ जो चलने वाले हिस्सों के बीच घर्षण कम करता है, lubricant कहलाता है।