lube
lube
Definition
☆ lube (lo̵̅o̅b)
noun
- a lubricating oil for machinery
- Informal a lubrication
Etymology: contr. < lubricating (oil)
transitive verb lubed, lub′ing
Informal to lubricate
lube
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- base: Water Based Water based lube is one of the main sellers, due to the fact it is safe to use for most toys.
- use: The holes were small but you could pass with ease as long as you used the lube.
- get: Heck nowadays you can get organic lube and even the ubiquitous ' Rabbit ' is being made from thermoplastic elastomers instead of PVC.
- apply: If you have applied too much lube, simply wipe off the excess with a clean rag.
- put: However we got very told off for putting lube in someones hair!
- need: You'll need a thin, dry lube for the cables and pivots of your brakes and gears.
Adjective modifier
- dry: Chain lube frequency depends on whether you use a dry lube or a wet lube.
- little: All those soft knobbly beads feel wonderful being rubbed across your skin with a little lube.
- water-based: Condoms, gloves and plenty of water-based lube are likely to be protective.
- good: We recommend using a good quality lube with this product.
- wet: Many of us reserve our dry lube for the summer and switch to a wet lube such as Finish Line Cross Country in winter.
- free: There is price promise, free shipping on orders over £ 30, free gifts over £ 35 and free lube over £ 75.
Modifies a noun
- oil: Lube Oil: Change the lube oil at intervals specified by the owners manual.
- system: If you are cutting aluminum, the law now requires an airless lube system.
- rack: Your father encouraged you to quit school because Larry had an opening on the lube rack.
Noun used with modifier
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