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   Lubricate (?), v. t. [L. lubricatus, p. p. of lubricare to lubricate. See Lubric.]
   1. To make smooth or slippery; as, “mucilaginous and saponaceous remedies lubricate the parts to which they are applied”.  S. Sharp.
   
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   Supples, lubricates, and keeps in play,
   
   The various movements of this nice machine. Young.
   
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   2. To apply a lubricant to, as oil or tallow.
   
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   3. Hence: To reduce social frictions or difficulties between people, thus making cooperation easier and joint action smoother.
   
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   4. To inebriate by supplying with alcoholic beverages. [slang]
   
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