greasing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of applying a substance such as oil or grease to a mechanical part to make it operate more smoothly.

  - "He greases the car engine before a long journey."
  - "The mechanic greased the moving parts of the machine."

• Verb

  To make something easier or more appealing by adding a pleasing or attractive quality.

  - "The salesman tried to grease the palms of the potential buyers."
  - "The politician was accused of greasing the wheels of corruption."

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Synonyms

lard , bump off , hit , whack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greasing
cheese , easing , pleasing , teasing

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Variants

List of all variants of greasing that leads to same result
grease , grease the hand of , grease the palm of , greased , greased the hand of , greased the palm of , greases , greases the hand of , greases the palm of , greasing , greasing the hand of , greasing the palm of

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Etymology

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The term 'greasing' comes from the Old English word 'grasian', which means 'to anoint' or 'to rub with fat'.

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Trivia

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1. Greasing is not only used for mechanical parts but also for cooking utensils and even for personal care.

2. The term 'greasing someone's palm' is a metaphor for bribery or corruption.

3. In ancient Egypt, people used animal fat for lubrication and greasing their chariots.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lubrication: The process of applying a substance to reduce friction and wear between two surfaces in contact.

2. Maintenance: The process of preserving the condition of an asset, such as a vehicle or machinery, to ensure its continued functionality.

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Culture

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Greasing is a common practice in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and construction, to ensure smooth operation of mechanical parts and reduce wear and tear. In folklore and literature, 'greasing' can also refer to bribery or corruption.

How to Memorize "greasing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mechanic applying oil to a car engine using a wrench and a funnel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greasing' with the idea of making something run smoothly or easily.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Give a machine some oil' to remember the meaning of 'greasing'.

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