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LUBE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word lube. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lube. (close relations)
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lubricant
nounn
noun

• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

lubricator
nounn
noun

• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

lubricating substance
nounn
noun

• a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

grease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

• anything regarded as making something unclean

verb

• lubricate with grease

lubrication
nounn
noun

• the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant

• an application of a lubricant to something

oil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

• oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

• any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

verb

• cover with oil, as if by rubbing

• administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

slick
adjectiveadj
noun

• a slippery smoothness

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water

• a trowel used to make a surface slick

adjective satellite

• made slick by e.g. ice or grease

• superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

• having only superficial plausibility

• having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

• marked by skill in deception

verb

• make slick or smooth

• give a smooth and glossy appearance

slip
verbv
noun

• a socially awkward or tactless act

• a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

• potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• a young and slender person

• a place where a craft can be made fast

• an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

• a slippery smoothness

• artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

• a small sheet of paper

• a woman's sleeveless undergarment

• bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

• an unexpected slide

• a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

• the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

verb

• move stealthily

• insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly

• move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

• fall to a lower standard

• move smoothly and easily

• to make a mistake or be incorrect

• pass on stealthily

• move easily

• cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion

• pass out of one's memory

• move out of position

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

lubricate
verbv
verb

• have lubricating properties

• apply a lubricant to

• make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant

Best Hypernyms For LUBE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lube, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
substance fill grease lubricant lubrication lubricator oil
Phrases (2)
fill upmake full

Alternatives for LUBRICANT

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