Grease
Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːs/
Grease (noun)
- soft or melted animal fat used in cooking or baking.
- thick, oily substance used to make machines or parts move smoothly.
- dirty or oily substance that can make things sticky or slippery.
Examples
- She used grease to fry the potatoes.
- Grease adds flavor to the dish.
Common collocations: melt the grease, excess grease, apply grease, thick grease, remove grease
Grease (verb)
- to put oil or fat on something to make it smooth or prevent sticking.
Examples
- Grease the pan before cooking.
- He greased the hinges to stop the squeaking.