Grease: meaning, definitions and examples

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grease

 

[ ษกriหs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in cooking

A semi-solid or liquid fat, often used in cooking to prevent food from sticking to the pan and to add flavor.

Synonyms

butter, fat, oil

Examples of usage

  • Add a little grease to the pan before frying the eggs.
  • The recipe calls for vegetable grease instead of butter.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Money or payment, especially obtained through illegal or dishonest means.

Synonyms

bribe, kickback, payoff

Examples of usage

  • He was willing to do anything for a little extra grease in his pocket.
  • The corrupt official demanded a hefty grease for his approval.
Context #3 | Verb

mechanical

To apply a layer of grease or oil to machinery to reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.

Synonyms

lubricate, oil, slick

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to grease the gears regularly to prevent them from jamming.
  • The mechanic greased the bearings before installing them.

Translations

Translations of the word "grease" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น graxa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคจเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัั‚ะธะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚uszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุญู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazivo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mazivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถฆๆป‘ๆฒน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ feiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grasa

Etymology

The word 'grease' originated from the Old French word 'grece' which meant 'fat' or 'lard'. In the Middle Ages, grease was used for various purposes including cooking, lubrication, and even as a cosmetic product. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the various meanings it holds today, from cooking fat to illicit payments. Grease has been an essential element in human history, playing roles in both culinary arts and industrial processes.

Word Frequency Rank

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