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grease
UK
/ɡriːs/
US
/ɡris/
Translations
greases
pl
The mechanic applied grease to the gears to ensure they ran smoothly.
Le mécanicien a appliqué de la graisse sur les engrenages pour qu’ils fonctionnent sans accroc.
He worked a little grease into his hair before heading to the dance.
Il a mis un peu de brillantine dans ses cheveux avant d’aller au bal.
Additional translations
greased
Past Simple
greased
Past Participle
greasing
Gerund
UK
/ɡriːs/
US
/ɡris/
He greased the bicycle chain to make the ride smoother.
Il a graissé la chaîne du vélo pour rendre la balade plus fluide.
She had to grease the official's palm to get the paperwork processed quickly.
Elle a dû soudoyer le fonctionnaire pour que les papiers soient traités rapidement.
Additional translations
UK
/ɡriːs/
US
/ɡris/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., grease gun, grease trap).
The mechanic grabbed a grease rag to wipe his hands.
Le mécanicien a pris un chiffon graissé pour s’essuyer les mains.
Definitions
The mechanic applied grease to the gears to ensure they ran smoothly.
She used bacon grease to add flavor to the vegetables.
The kitchen floor was covered in grease after the cooking session.
It took a little grease to get the permit approved on time.
He worked a little grease into his hair before heading to the dance.
He greased the bicycle chain to make the ride smoother.
She had to grease the official's palm to get the paperwork processed quickly.
The cook greased the baking pan before pouring in the batter.
The mob boss ordered his men to grease anyone who talked.
The mechanic grabbed a grease rag to wipe his hands.