lubricator vs lube

lubricator and lube both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lubricator	Yes	No	No	No
lube	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, lubricator and lube are synonyms defined as:

lubricator and lube: a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

Other synonyms of lubricator include lubricant, lubricating substance.

lubricator (noun)	lube (noun)
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery	a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery

lubricator (verb)	lube (verb)
	apply a lubricant to