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Greased: meaning, definitions and examples

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greased

 

[ ɡriːst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cooking, mechanical

Greased refers to the application of a lubricant, such as oil or fat, to a surface to reduce friction or to prevent sticking. In cooking, it often describes a surface that has been prepared with fat to help food cook evenly without adhering to the pan.

Synonyms

fatty, lubricated, oiled

Examples of usage

  • The greased baking pan made for easy removal of the cake.
  • He greased the gears to ensure smooth operation.
  • Make sure to use greased parchment paper for the cookies.
  • The mechanic greased the joints of the machinery.

Translations

Translations of the word "greased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engraxado

🇮🇳 चिकना

🇩🇪 gefettet

🇮🇩 berminyak

🇺🇦 змащений

🇵🇱 nasmarowany

🇯🇵 油を塗った

🇫🇷 graissé

🇪🇸 engrasado

🇹🇷 yağlanmış

🇰🇷 기름칠한

🇸🇦 مُدهن

🇨🇿 mazaný

🇸🇰 namazaný

🇨🇳 涂抹了油的

🇸🇮 namazan

🇮🇸 fitaður

🇰🇿 майланған

🇬🇪 ცხიმიანი

🇦🇿 yağlanmış

🇲🇽 engrasado

Etymology

The word 'greased' derives from the Old English verb 'grīsan', which initially meant 'to smear' or 'to cover with grease'. The term evolved through Middle English as 'grese', which referred specifically to fatty substances or oils. Over time, the usage of 'greased' expanded beyond the kitchen into various fields such as mechanics and engineering, where lubrication becomes essential for the proper functionality of machines. Greasing has long been understood not just in culinary practices, but also in industrial settings as a necessary measure to prevent wear and tear. Today, greased surfaces are commonplace in both cooking and mechanical applications, highlighting the versatility of this simple yet effective technique.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,604, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.