grease

• Существительное, обозначающее густое маслянистое вещество, часто используемое в качестве смазки или образующееся как побочный продукт при готовке или работе механизмов.

A noun referring to a thick, oily substance, often used as a lubricant or found as a byproduct of cooking or mechanical processes.

uncountable

1. Fat or oilA2formal

   A thick, oily substance used for cooking or lubrication.

   Жир или масло

   • The pan was covered in grease after frying bacon.
   • He wiped the grease off his hands with a rag.
   • The mechanic used grease to lubricate the engine parts.

   Synonymsfatlardoilshorteningtallow

2. Animal fatB1formal

   Rendered fat from animals, used in cooking or industrial processes.

   Животный жир

   • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of bacon grease.
   • Grease from the roast dripped into the pan.
   • Traditional soap was made from animal grease.

   Synonymsdrippingfatlardschmaltzsuettallow

3. LubricantB1formal

   A thick, oily substance used to reduce friction in machinery.

   Смазка

   • The mechanic applied grease to the wheel bearings.
   • Industrial grease is essential for heavy machinery.
   • He used a grease gun to lubricate the joints.

   Synonymslubelubricantoil

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по нанесению смазки или жира на поверхность, обычно для смазывания или предотвращения прилипания.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying grease or fat to a surface, typically to lubricate or prevent sticking.

1. Apply lubricantB1formal

   To apply grease or oil to a surface or mechanism to reduce friction.

   Смазывать

   • He greased the bicycle chain to make it run smoothly.
   • The mechanic greased the bearings of the engine.
   • You should grease the pan before baking the cake.

   Synonymslubelubricateoilslicksmear

2. Bribe (slang)C1informalamerican

   To give money or a favor to someone in order to influence their actions or decisions.

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   • He tried to grease the official to get the contract.
   • They greased the guard's palm to gain entry.
   • The politician was accused of greasing the committee members.

   Synonymsbribebuy offcorruptfixpay offsuborn