lubricator

[ loo-bri-key-ter ]

/ ˈlu brɪˌkeɪ tər /

a person or thing that lubricates.

Origin of lubricator

First recorded in 1750–60; lubricate + -or²

By this simple contrivance the capillary action can be stopped or renewed in a second, without removing the top of the lubricator.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure
The ratchet wheel and pawl shown in fig. 48 are part of the lubricator.

Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained |Walter C. Runciman
The classification lamp, lubricator and order or reading lamp, are controlled by a small switch on the socket of each lamp.

The Traveling Engineers' Association |Anonymous
At half past three the investigation had got as far as the lubricator.

The Valiants of Virginia |Hallie Erminie Rives

When valves appear dry while using steam and the lubricator is working all right, what would you do to relieve these conditions?

The Traveling Engineers' Association |Anonymous

lubricator

/ (ˈluːbrɪˌkeɪtə) /

a person or thing that lubricates

a device for applying lubricant