lube meaning

UK US /lub/ 1 syllable

lube (noun): a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery.

lube has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

lube as a noun

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

    Synonyms: lubricant, lubricator, lubricating substance

    Type of: substance

    Kinds: drilling mud, motor oil

lube as a verb

  1. apply a lubricant to
    • lubricate my car

    Synonyms: lubricate

    Type of: fill

How to pronounce lube

lube is pronounced /lub/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with lube

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in BE · 4-letter words

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