greased

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The mechanic greased the gears before assembling the machine.

Definition

Adjective:
- Smeared or coated with oil or grease: Describes something that has been treated with a lubricant, typically to reduce friction between surfaces.
- Made slippery or smooth by the application of grease: Indicates a surface condition that facilitates easier movement.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- The mechanic installed the greased bearings into the machine. (The bearings had been coated with grease before installation.)
- The car's greased chassis parts were less prone to rust and moved more freely. (The parts were slippery and protected due to the grease.)

Advanced Usage

"Like a greased pig": An idiom describing something or someone that is extremely difficult to catch or hold onto due to being slippery.
- The suspect was like a greased pig, slipping through the officers' grasp every time.
"Greased lightning": An idiom used to describe something that moves or happens with exceptional speed.
- The new broadband connection is greased lightning compared to our old one.

Variants and Related Words

Grease (verb): To apply grease or oil to something.
- You need to grease the hinges so they stop squeaking.
Greasy (adjective): Covered with or resembling grease; slippery or oily.
- The road was greasy after the rain.
Greasing (noun): The act or process of applying grease.
- Regular greasing of the components is essential for maintenance.

Synonyms

Lubricated: Made smooth or slippery by applying a substance like oil or grease.
Oiled: Treated or coated with oil.
Slicked: Made smooth and glossy, often with a greasy or oily substance.

Related Phrases

Grease the wheels: An idiom meaning to make a process run more smoothly, often by using influence, money, or tact.
- A small gift helped grease the wheels of the bureaucratic process.
Grease someone's palm: An idiom meaning to bribe someone.
- He was accused of greasing the inspector's palm to get the permit.

Notes

The adjective "greased" specifically describes the state resulting from the action of greasing. It is often used in mechanical, culinary, and figurative contexts.

The mechanic greased the gears before assembling the machine.

Adjective

smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction

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