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greased

/ɡriːst/

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adjective

/ɡriːst/B2formalculinary
  • ruОписывает что-то, что было покрыто или смазано жиром, часто используется в механическом или кулинарном контексте.

Describes something that has been coated or lubricated with grease, often used in mechanical or culinary contexts.

  1. Covered with greaseB1informal

    Smeared or coated with a fatty or oily substance.

    ruСмазанный жиром

    • The mechanic's hands were greased after fixing the engine.
    • The pan was greased to prevent the cake from sticking.
    • He wiped the greased surface with a cloth.

    Synonymsgreasylubricatedoilyoleaginousslickslipperyunctuous

    Antonymscleandry

  2. LubricatedB1informal

    Treated with grease to reduce friction or allow smooth movement.

    ruСмазанный

    • The greased bearings made the machine run quietly.
    • Make sure the chain is greased before you ride the bike.
    • The greased axle allowed the wheel to spin freely.

    Synonymslubricatedoiledslicked

    Antonymsdryungreasedunlubricated

Forms
  • more greased comparative form
  • most greased superlative form

verb

grease/ɡriːs/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, 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.

    ruСмазывать

    • 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

Forms
  • greased past participle
  • greased past simple
  • greasing present participle
  • greases third person singular