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Meaning of grease
The primary meaning of the word "grease" is a viscous lubricating substance.
Etymology of grease
The word "grease" has its roots in Old French "graise," which is derived from the Latin "grasus" or "crudus," meaning fat or thick
Historically, the term "grease" referred to animal fat, especially pig fat, used for cooking and lubrication
Synonyms
Definitions
- A viscous lubricating substance, especially one used for lubricating machine parts
- * A substance, especially a fatty one, that makes something dirty or sticky
- * To apply grease to something, especially in order to lubricate it
Usage Examples
- The mechanic applied grease to the squeaky door hinge to silence it
- * The kitchen was covered in grease after cooking a large meal
- * The athlete used grease to protect her skin from the cold