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    Pagpapadulas (en. Slipping)

    pag-papa-du-las

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The action of making something slippery.
    Lubricating the machine is important to prevent it from getting clogged.
    Ang pagpapadulas ng makina ay mahalaga upang hindi ito magkabara.
    A process of ensuring proper movement in a mechanism by using a lubricant.
    Lubrication should always be considered for vehicle parts.
    Dapat laging isaalang-alang ang pagpapadulas sa mga bahagi ng sasakyan.
    The use of oil or grease to reduce friction in parts of machinery.
    Lubricating the gears helps in the smoother operation of the machine.
    Ang pagpapadulas ng mga gears ay nakakatulong sa mas maayos na operasyon ng makina.

    Etymology

    from the root 'dulas' meaning slippery.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lubrication of tools
    The process of applying lubricant to tools for proper functioning.
    pagpapadulas sa mga kagamitan

    Related Words

    slippery
    The state of being slippery.
    dulas
    lubricant
    A substance used to reduce friction.
    pampadulas

    Slang Meanings

    An arrangement or provision for a 'smooth' flow in a situation.
    We need some smoothing out for this event, there's just way too much to fix.
    Kailangan natin ng pagpapadulas para sa event na ito, sobrang daming kailangang ayusin.
    Training or speeding up processes.
    The smoothing out of my paperwork is so stressful!
    Yung pagpapadulas ng mga papeles ko, sobrang nakaka-stress!
    Granting consent or agreement that isn't too formal.
    We should have some smoothing over decisions; sometimes it's just too slow.
    Dapat may pagpapadulas tayo sa mga desisyon, minsan kasi sobrang bagal.