grease

[ɡriːs]

grease Definition

• 1. a thick oily substance, especially one used as a lubricant.
• 2. to smear or lubricate with grease.
• 3. money, especially in the form of bribes.

Using grease: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grease" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mechanic greased the car's bearings.

• Example

  I need to grease the pan before baking the cake.

• Example

  The politician was accused of taking grease from lobbyists.

• Example

  He greased the palm of the security guard to get in.

grease Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grease

• oil
• fat
• bribe
• payoff
• lubricant

Antonyms for grease

• clean
• dry

Phrases with grease

• grease monkey

  a mechanic, especially one who works on cars

  Example

  My brother is a grease monkey and can fix anything with an engine.

• grease the wheels

  to make something run more smoothly or easily, especially by providing money or other incentives

  Example

  We had to grease the wheels with a few extra dollars to get the project moving.

• grease somebody's palm

  to bribe someone

  Example

  He greased the customs officer's palm to get his goods through without paying taxes.

Origins of grease

from Old French 'grece', meaning 'fat'

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Summary: grease in Brief

The term 'grease' [ɡriːs] refers to a thick oily substance used as a lubricant, as well as the act of applying it. It also means money, especially in the form of bribes. Examples include 'The mechanic greased the car's bearings,' and 'He greased the palm of the security guard to get in.' Phrases like 'grease monkey' denote a mechanic, while 'grease the wheels' means to make something run more smoothly, often by providing incentives.