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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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. Open the steam throttle to the lubricator wide, then carefully open the water valve, but do not open the feeds until sure the chamber in the glass is filled with water.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
And it is well to have on hand the tact which is the art of lessening social friction, and the sense of humor so invaluable as a lubricator in human relations.
From The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses by Arthur Elmore Bostwick
If they were broken, the lubricator could not be used.
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
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