greased

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été enduit ou lubrifié de graisse, souvent utilisé dans un contexte mécanique ou culinaire.

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.

   Enduit de graisse

   • 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.

   Synonymesgreasylubricatedoilyoleaginousslickslipperyunctuous

   Antonymescleandry

2. LubricatedB1informal

   Treated with grease to reduce friction or allow smooth movement.

   graissé, lubrifié

   • 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.

   Synonymeslubricatedoiledslicked

   Antonymesdryungreasedunlubricated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appliquer de la graisse ou de l'huile sur une surface, généralement pour lubrifier ou empêcher que quelque chose n'adhère.

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.

   graisser

   • 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.

   Synonymeslubelubricateoilslicksmear

2. Bribe (slang)C1informalamerican

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

   graisser la patte

   • 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.

   Synonymesbribebuy offcorruptfixpay offsuborn