[ɡriːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thick oily substance, especially as used as a lubricant
(e.g: axle grease)

- animal fat used or produced in cooking
(e.g: the kitchen walls were black with grease and filth)


Phrases:
- grease the palm of
- grease the skids

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French graisse, based on Latin crassus ‘thick, fat’

[ɡriːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- smear or lubricate with grease
(e.g: grease a shallow baking dish)


Phrases:
- grease the palm of
- grease the skids

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French graisse, based on Latin crassus ‘thick, fat’