Greasing: meaning, definitions and examples
🔧
greasing
[ ɡriːsɪŋ ]
mechanical
To apply a lubricant to reduce friction or wear between surfaces in mechanical equipment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mechanic was greasing the gears to ensure smooth operation.
- Make sure to grease the hinges regularly to prevent squeaking.
bribery
The act of giving money or gifts to someone in a position of power or authority to influence their actions or decisions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company was involved in greasing the palms of government officials to secure the contract.
- He was caught in a scandal involving greasing for favorable treatment.
Translations
Translations of the word "greasing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lubrificação
🇮🇳 स्नेहन
🇩🇪 Schmierung
🇮🇩 pelumasan
🇺🇦 змащування
🇵🇱 smarowanie
🇯🇵 潤滑
🇫🇷 lubrification
🇪🇸 lubricación
🇹🇷 yağlama
🇰🇷 윤활
🇸🇦 تشحيم
🇨🇿 mazání
🇸🇰 mazanie
🇨🇳 润滑
🇸🇮 mazanje
🇮🇸 smurning
🇰🇿 майлау
🇬🇪 ცხიმირება
🇦🇿 yağlama
🇲🇽 lubricación
Word origin
The word 'greasing' originated from the Middle English word 'grese', which came from Old French 'grece' meaning 'grease'. The verb form 'grease' dates back to the 14th century and was used in the context of applying a lubricant. The noun form in the bribery context emerged in the early 20th century, associated with the idea of 'greasing' someone's palm with money or gifts to ensure favorable treatment.
See also: greasiness, greasy.