verb
- past tense and past participle of lube; applied lubricant to something
Usage: informal
Examples
- He lubed the bike chain before the long ride.
- The mechanic lubed all the moving parts during the service.
- Make sure the hinges are properly lubed to prevent squeaking.
- She lubed the skateboard bearings for smoother rolling.
- The machine runs better now that it’s been lubed.
- They lubed the door locks to stop them from sticking.