grease gun

American

noun

a hand-operated pump for greasing bearings under pressure.

grease gun British

noun

a device for forcing grease through nipples into bearings, usually consisting of a cylinder with a plunger and nozzle fitted to it

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Etymology

Origin of grease gun

First recorded in 1915–20

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Yet Dr. Fry, who has not had a pastorate for almost 14 years, is known as the best man with a grease gun in the business.

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