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Meaning of greases

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

greases

noun

Definitions

  1. Animal fat in a melted or soft state

  2. (extension) Any oily or fatty matter.

  3. Shorn but not yet cleansed wool

  4. Inflammation of a horse's heels, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis.

verb

Definitions

  1. To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.

  2. To bribe.

  3. To cause to go easily; to facilitate.

  4. To perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly.

    Example: To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds.