Definition of Grease
Grease
Grease
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A thick, oily liquid used for lubrication or cooking.
e.g. She applied grease to the squeaky door hinge to silence it.
(noun)
oil or fat that is used when cooking, or oil/fat that released when cooking;
e.g. Make sure there is plenty of grease on the pan so that the food doesn't stick.
(verb)
to smear or apply grease onto something in order to lubricate it;
e.g. An essential step of maintaining a machine is to grease the moving parts so that they move smoothly.
(verb)
to make something figuratively smoother or easier, to help its progress or process;
e.g. Telling a joke can sometimes grease a conversation with someone you have never met before.
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