grease

noun

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\ ˈgrēs

Definition of grease

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : rendered animal fat

b : oily matter

c : a thick lubricant

2 : wool as it comes from the sheep retaining the natural oils or fats

in the grease

of wool or fur : in the natural uncleaned condition

grease

verb

\ ˈgrēs

, ˈgrēz

greased; greasing

Definition of grease (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

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

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Other Words from grease

Noun

greaseless \ ˈgrēs-ləs

\ adjective

greaseproof \ ˈgrēs-ˈprüf

\ adjective

Examples of grease in a Sentence

Verb Grease the pan before you put the cake batter in. make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in

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