Maintenance And Repair Vocabulary

noun a sticky substance used for chewing or sticking things together

verb to block or obstruct by sticking or clogging

• The machinery can gum up if not properly maintained.
• Don't let all that dirt gum up the gears.
• I hate when my hair products gum up and make my hair sticky.
• His constant interruptions gum up the flow of the meeting.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The antique car was meticulously restored and is now in pristine condition.
• I made sure to keep my bike in good condition by regularly oiling the chain.
• Dude, your phone is in mint condition! Where did you get it?
• After months of training, the athlete was finally in peak condition for the upcoming competition.

noun a substance used to reduce friction

verb to apply a substance such as oil or grease to reduce friction

• It is important to lubricate the gears regularly to ensure smooth operation.
• Don't forget to lubricate the bike chain before your ride.
• I'll grab some WD-40 to lube up the squeaky door hinges.
• Communication is key to lubricate the relationship between team members.