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lubricator

noun

Etymology

From lubricate + -or.

  1. borrowed from lūbricātus
  2. formed as lubricator — “lubricate + -or”

Definitions

  1. A device that lubricates, that applies lubricant.

    • The mystery of the dripping lubricators was also explained to him.
    • Valve and cylinder lubrication is by atomised oil delivered by mechanical lubricators.

  2. A person employed to lubricate.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA