English noun: grease | |||
1. | grease (substance) a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) | ||
Synonyms | lubricating oil | ||
Broader (hypernym) | oil | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | axle grease | ||
2. | grease (state) the state of being covered with unclean things | ||
Synonyms | dirt, filth, grime, grunge, soil, stain | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dirtiness, uncleanness | ||
English verb: grease | |||
1. | grease (contact) lubricate with grease | ||
Samples | Grease the wheels. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cover | ||