Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine: A grease-gun is a tool used for lubrication. It is manually operated and typically has a pistol-like shape with a trigger. Its function is to apply grease under pressure to specific points on machinery, such as bearings or joints, to reduce friction and wear.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mechanic used a grease-gun to lubricate the truck's suspension.
  • Always ensure the grease-gun is properly loaded before applying lubricant to the fittings.

Advanced Usage

• "to hit with a grease-gun": To apply lubricant using this tool. This is a literal description of the action.
  • You need to hit each zerk fitting with the grease-gun until you see fresh grease emerge.

Variants and Related Words

• Grease gun (alternative spelling): The term is often written as two separate words.
• Lubrication gun: A more general term for a tool used to apply various lubricants.
• Grease fitting / Zerk fitting: The small nipple on a machine where the grease-gun nozzle attaches to deliver grease.

Synonyms

• Lubricator: A device for applying a lubricant.
• Grease applicator: A descriptive term for a tool that applies grease.

Related Phrases

• "To grease" (verb): To apply grease or lubricant.
  • Remember to grease the bearings every 500 hours of operation.
• "Grease point": A specific location on a machine designed to receive lubricant from a grease-gun.

Noun

1. a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine