noun🔗ShareSchmalz, FettAnimal fat in a melted or soft state"The butcher scraped the grease off the grill after cooking the sausages. "Der Metzger kratzte das Fett nach dem Braten der Würstchen vom Grill.substancematerialfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFett, Schmiere(extension) Any oily or fatty matter."The mechanic used grease to lubricate the bicycle chain. "Der Mechaniker verwendete Fett, um die Fahrradkette zu schmieren.substancematerialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchweißwolle, RohwolleShorn but not yet cleansed wool"The sheep farmer carefully separated the grease from the freshly shorn wool. "Der Schafzüchter trennte die Schweißwolle sorgfältig von der frisch geschorenen Wolle.agricultureanimalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaukeInflammation of a horse's heels, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis."The horse's grease was bothering him, so he couldn't run in the race. "Die Mauke des Pferdes störte ihn, so dass er nicht am Rennen teilnehmen konnte.animaldiseasemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinfetten, schmierenTo put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate."I need to grease the bicycle chain so it doesn't squeak. "Ich muss die Fahrradkette einfetten, damit sie nicht quietscht.technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestechen, schmierenTo bribe."The politician was accused of greasing the palms of the council members to get the zoning permit approved. "Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, die Ratsmitglieder bestochen zu haben, um die Baugenehmigung zu erhalten.politicsgovernmentbusinessmorallawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErleichtern, schmierenTo cause to go easily; to facilitate."The mechanic greased the hinges to make the door open more easily. "Der Mechaniker schmiert die Scharniere, damit sich die Tür leichter öffnen lässt.actionwayabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSanft landenTo perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly."To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds."Zu meinem Erstaunen gelang mir trotz der kniffligen Seitenwinde eine sanfte Landung.vehicletechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErmorden, umbringenTo kill, murder."The gang leader threatened to grease anyone who betrayed the group. "Der Bandenführer drohte, jeden zu ermorden, der die Gruppe verriet.actionwarpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeschwindeln, betrügenTo cheat or cozen; to overreach."The dishonest salesman tried to grease me by selling me a used car for the price of a new one. "Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, mich zu beschwindeln, indem er mir einen Gebrauchtwagen zum Preis eines Neuwagens verkaufte.moralbusinesscharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Mauke befallenTo affect (a horse) with grease, the disease."The vet said the horse needed treatment; it had been greased. "Der Tierarzt sagte, das Pferd brauche eine Behandlung; es war von Mauke befallen.animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
