lubricator
Americannoun
noun
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a person or thing that lubricates
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a device for applying lubricant
Etymology
Origin of lubricator
Vocabulary lists containing lubricator
Mechanical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Engineering - High School
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Example Sentences
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This portable sewing machine features an automatic lubricator; for entertaining in the home you'll love using this Gallo rollcart.
From Time Magazine Archive
A. He is required to examine the bulletin board, guards on water and lubricator glasses; try gauge cocks to find true water level; then examine grates, ash-pan, flues and fire-box.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. Will any bad results ensue from filling the lubricator full of cold oil?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
At half past three the investigation had got as far as the lubricator.
From The Valiants of Virginia by Hallie Erminie Rives
A steam lubricator or impermeator is an automatic oil feeding device placed on the steam pipe of the high pressure cylinder.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
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