Main Entry: ²grease

Pronunciation: \ˈgrēs, ˈgrēz\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): greased; greas·ing

Date: 14th century

1 : to smear or daub with grease
2 : to lubricate with grease
3 : to soil with grease
4 : to hasten the process or progress of; also : facilitate

— grease the hand of or grease the palm of : bribe