noun.
A substance, such as grease or oil, that reduces friction when applied as a surface coating to moving parts.
noun.
A slippery liquid, gel, or oil that is used to reduce friction on or soreness of body tissue.
noun.
One that facilitates conversation or cooperation.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Lubricating.
noun.
Any natural or artificial material that may be used to lubricate the rubbing surfaces of machinery, in order to lessen their friction upon each other.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Lubricating.
noun.
That which lubricates; specifically, a substance, as oil, grease, graphite, etc., used for reducing the friction of the working parts of machinery.