grease
//ɡriːs//
Noun
1
A thick, oily substance, especially one used to lubricate machinery or derived from animal fat.
Apply grease to the bicycle chain to keep it running smoothly.
2
Oily matter in the hair or on the skin.
His hair was full of grease after not washing it for days.
Verb
greaseInfinitive
greasePresent tense
greasedPast tense
greasedPast participle
greasingPresent participle
greasesThird-person singular
1
To apply grease or oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
Remember to grease the bicycle chain regularly.
2
To bribe someone, typically to gain an advantage or favor.
He greased the official to get the permit approved quickly.