well-lubricated
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3.9
- adjective
- /wɛl ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
- Regular maintenance ensures that all parts of the engine are well-lubricated for optimal performance.
Examples
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Now, a clock needs to be cleaned, well-lubricated and wound tight.
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And most importantly, always make sure that she's well lubricated.
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To ensure its longevity, the machinery must be well-lubricated before use.
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The mechanic advised that the gears should be well-lubricated to prevent overheating.
Synonyms
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3.7
Having a thin, slippery liquid on the surface to protect or make smooth
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2.9
Covered with oil or a slippery substance to move more easily
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3.9
Covered with oil or grease so parts move more easily
Antonyms
How Lubricated
Surface Forms
Morphology
well-lubricated = lubricated (transparent) = well + lubricate + ed
The adverb 'well' modifies the adjective 'lubricated' in a regular, compositional way to mean 'properly lubricated'.
Etymology
The word well-lubricated joins well ('in a good way') and lubricate, a word from an old root meaning 'make smooth'. Think of oil helping parts 'slip' past each other so the machine moves easily, so a well-lubricated machine runs smoothly and lasts longer.