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vaseline
UK /ˈvæ.sə.liːn/ US /ˈvæ.sə.lin/
noun 4verb 1
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2ADJ.
lately, many
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
Alternative letter-case form of vaseline.
noun
1
Petroleum jelly.
Hearts of putty, hearts of vaseline...
2
Any particular kind of petroleum jelly or of any similar lubricant.
A Russian vaseline has been lately added to the many kinds of vaseline found in […]
3
Ellipsis of Vaseline glass, or the coloring used in making it.
verb
1
To lubricate with vaseline.
Even at this late date, vaselining will preserve the best of these leathers.
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Hearts of putty, hearts of vaseline...
Wiktionary02
A Russian vaseline has been lately added to the many kinds of vaseline found in […]
Wiktionary03
Even at this late date, vaselining will preserve the best of these leathers.
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