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greasing

 

[ ɡriːsɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mechanical

To apply a lubricant to reduce friction or wear between surfaces in mechanical equipment.

Synonyms

grease up, lubricate, oil

Examples of usage

  • The mechanic was greasing the gears to ensure smooth operation.
  • Make sure to grease the hinges regularly to prevent squeaking.
Context #2 | Noun

bribery

The act of giving money or gifts to someone in a position of power or authority to influence their actions or decisions.

Synonyms

bribery, corruption, payoff

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,103 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.