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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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
And it’s already impacting the broader economy, greasing the wheels of social mobility for some and leaving obstacles for those left out as the cost of living, housing and raising families surge.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2023
Of course I treated it well in matters of oil changes and greasing, and I did not drive it to its limit or force it to do acrobatics required of sports cars.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
