grease
noun
the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
greasing
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present participleof grease.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Hammons is known for his series of body prints, which he created by greasing his body and printing it onto newspapers and paper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Alice spends her days cleaning Lady Jemima’s stinky shoes, sponging her underwear and greasing her long blonde hair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The goal was to coax lapsed vacationers back to America’s sanctum of indulgence, greasing the wheels of a hospitality sector that’s struggled all year long.
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025
Merlino responded by greasing the poles with restaurant-grade food lubricant.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
Mr. Fitzgibbon and his sons had finished greasing the tractor and gone on somewhere else.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
