Lube Common

Lube has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

"He applied some lube to the squeaky hinge before it could grind down completely."

lubricant lubricator lubricating substance lube

lubricant

"I forgot to add some lube to my bike chain before the long ride, so it squeaked all the way home."

Verb

apply a lubricant to

"lubricate my car"

lubricate lube

to lubricate

"I need to add some lube to the squeaky hinge before it breaks completely."