verb๐ShareTo put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate."The mechanic was greasing the car's wheel bearings to make them spin smoothly. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo bribe."He tried greasing the security guard with a twenty-dollar bill to get backstage. "businessgovernmentpoliticsfinancemoraleconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to go easily; to facilitate."Giving the waiter a good tip was greasing the way for faster service. "actionwaybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly."To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds."vehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo kill, murder."The gang leader was rumored to be greasing rivals who stood in his way. "actioninhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cheat or cozen; to overreach."The used car salesman was greasing customers by selling them damaged vehicles at inflated prices. "businessmoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo affect (a horse) with grease, the disease."The careless stable hand, unfamiliar with equine diseases, risked greasing the new colt by using an unsanitary brush. "diseaseanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn application of grease."The weekly greasing of the bicycle chain keeps it running smoothly. "materialutilitytechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
