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
At half past three the investigation had got as far as the lubricator.
From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie
A. To test for this, first shut off steam connection to the lubricator; steam leaking into the cylinders can come from a leaky throttle or leaky dry pipe.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
With lubricator working, unless in very cold weather so there is danger of the water freezing in the cylinders or steam chest passages, would not disconnect.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. If lubricator feeds regularly when working steam and too rapidly after shutting off, what is the trouble?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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