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Meaning of ungreased
The primary meaning of "ungreased" is not having a lubricating substance applied.
Etymology of ungreased
The word "ungreased" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "greased" which is the past tense of "grease", a verb that comes from the Old French "grais", ultimately derived from the Latin "grasus" or "crudus", meaning fat or thick.
Historically, the term has been used to describe surfaces or mechanisms that lack lubrication, often leading to increased friction or difficulty in movement.
Synonyms
dry
unlubricated
unanointed
unchrismated
unsmeared
unsmoothened
unpolished
rough
coarse
gritty
scratchy
frictional
abrasive
jagged
uneven
irregular
bumpy
ridged
notched
serrated
pebbled
ungreasy
unlarded
unslick
unslippery
Definitions
- Not having been treated with grease or a similar substance to reduce friction.
- * Not having a smooth or slippery quality.
Usage Examples
- The ungreased axle creaked under the weight of the heavy load.
- * Failing to grease the ungreased parts of the machine led to its premature wear.