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Having or being a slippery surface
“Four men scrambled on the greased floor, slipping and sliding, struggling for traction.”
Past tense for to smear or lubricate with grease
“Lightly grease a terrine tin and line the base with baking paper.”
Past tense for to ease or facilitate the progress of
“I will have to get some tools for the technician and pony up a bottle of vodka to grease the proceedings.”
Past tense for to bribe someone
“Those who cannot grease the palm of officials may not be assisted at all.”
(slang) Past tense for to kill or murder someone
“Tony made it known that he was prepared to grease anyone who got in his way.”
Past tense for to make smooth or shiny
Past tense for to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance
Past tense for to coat food with seasoning or marinade before (or during) cooking
Past tense for to quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
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