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Having or being a slippery surface
“The lubricated road became treacherous to drive on during the rainstorm.”
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid
Having had a lubricant applied
Past tense for to lubricate, coat, or impregnate with oil
“This is particularly important at idle when there is no splash oiling from the connecting rods and crankshaft to lubricate the cam and lifter contact points.”
Past tense for to ease or facilitate the progress of
“They also tend to concentrate power in the hands of powerful clan-based political chiefs, since only they have the authority and prestige to broker the backroom deals needed to lubricate the system.”
Past tense for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Past tense for to make smooth or shiny
Past tense for to manipulate or influence an event
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