lubes
Slicks moving parts
Lubes is the plural of lube—lubricants that reduce friction between surfaces.
The word covers everything from motor oil to personal lubricants used during sex.
As a verb form, lubes means applies lubricant: He lubes the chain before every ride.
The sexual sense dominates in casual speech: The shop sells condoms and lubes.
Slippery viscous fluid
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- engineMachine producing motion
transmission · axle · chain · pistons · machinery · hydraulics · sprockets · cogs
Flexible synthetic polymer
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- lithiumLightest solid element
biodegradable · graphite · teflon · wax · gel · spray · paste · penetrant
Fluid's flow resistance
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- slipperinessLack of grip
- coatingApplied surface covering
- filmMovie or coating
resistance · smoothness · protection · penetration · adherence · water-resistance
Applying slippery substance
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- applicationFormal request document
- reapplicationApplying again after rejection
inspection · preventive · conditioning · squeaks · longevity · intervals
Relating to one's self
- intimateClosely personal or private
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- silicone-basedMade with flexible synthetic polymer
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
arousal · moisturizing · sensitivity · warming · cooling · flavored · hypoallergenic
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
engine · transmission · axle · chain · pistons · machinery · hydraulics · sprockets · cogs · automotive
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
lithium · biodegradable · graphite · teflon · wax · gel · spray · paste · penetrant · multi-purpose
viscosity
Fluid's flow resistance
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- slipperinessLack of grip
- coatingApplied surface covering
film · resistance · smoothness · protection · penetration · adherence · water-resistance
greasing
Applying slippery substance
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- applicationFormal request document
reapplication · inspection · preventive · conditioning · squeaks · longevity · intervals
personal
Relating to one's self
- intimateClosely personal or private
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- silicone-basedMade with flexible synthetic polymer
massage · arousal · moisturizing · sensitivity · warming · cooling · flavored · hypoallergenic
lubessolvents
Liquids that dissolve substances
degreasers · cleaners · strippers · polishes · detergents
- social lubricantInteraction ease-maker
- lube upApply lubricant thoroughly
- lube jobVehicle lubrication service
- personal lubricantSlick substance for intimacy
- lube shopVehicle maintenance business
- Jiffy LubeFast vehicle service franchise
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