greased
/ɡriːst/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of 'grease': to apply grease or oil to something.
- He greased the door hinges to stop them from squeaking.
- The mechanic greased the bearings during the routine service.
- She greased the baking dish before pouring in the batter.
adjective
- Covered or smeared with grease or oil.
- His hands were greased from working on the bicycle chain.
- The mechanic wiped the greased parts with a rag before reassembling the engine.
- The greased pan helps the cake come out easily after baking.
- Slang for very fast or smooth, as if lubricated (often in the phrase 'like greased lightning').
- He finished the test greased, answering every question in under ten minutes.
- The new software runs greased, with no lag at all.
- The runner moved like greased lightning across the finish line.
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