grease-box

grease-box

The mechanic opens the grease-box to lubricate the wheel bearing.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A container for lubricant: "grease-box" refers to a small reservoir or container, typically part of a machine or vehicle, that holds grease or oil to lubricate moving parts.
Usage Examples
  • (The container holding grease for the axle.)
  • (A damaged lubricant container.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to fill the grease-box": to replenish the lubricant in the container.
    • Before the long journey, the driver filled the grease-box on the wagon's wheels. (Added grease to the container.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Grease (n): a thick, oily substance used for lubrication.

    • He applied grease to the squeaky hinge. (Lubricant.)

  • Grease-gun (n): a tool used to force grease into a grease-box or fitting.

    • The mechanic used a grease-gun to refill the grease-box. (A tool for injecting grease.)
Synonyms
  • Lubricant reservoir: a container that holds lubricating oil or grease.
  • Oil cup: a small cup or container that supplies oil to a machine part.
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