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Word: Grease
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French graisse, based on Latin crassus ‘thick, fat’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡriːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thick oily substance, especially as used as a lubricant
Short Definition:thick oily lubricant
Examples:- axle grease
Definition:
animal fat used or produced in cooking
Short Definition:fat used or produced in cooking
Examples:- the kitchen walls were black with grease and filth
Word: Grease
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡriːs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡriːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
smear or lubricate with grease
Short Definition:smear or lubricate with grease
Examples:- grease a shallow baking dish
- a greased baking sheet
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