vaseline

noun

1. (alt-of)Alternative letter-case form of vaseline.
2. (countable, uncountable)Petroleum jelly.

   “Hearts of putty, hearts of vaseline...”

3. (countable, uncountable)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 […]”

4. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, informal, uncountable)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.”