grease gun
Bearing lubricant applicator
A grease gun is a handheld tool that forces lubricant into machinery through a narrow nozzle, used to maintain bearings, joints, and other moving parts: He grabbed the grease gun to lubricate the tractor's fittings.
In military slang, grease gun referred to the M3 submachine gun, whose shape and oily finish resembled the tool.
Slippery viscous fluid
- fittingSuitable or proper
- bearingPosture or orientation
- chassisStructural support base
- nippleMammary projection
seal · joint · bushing · pivot · linkage · slickness · friction · viscosity
Sealed container for supplies
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- plungerSuction device for clogs
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- triggerWhat initiates action
coupler · hose · adapter · handle · barrel · pump · manual · pneumatic
Performing routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
- schedulePlan of timed events
interval · overhaul · equipment · machinery · fleet · industrial · agricultural · heavy-duty
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
nipple · seal · joint · bushing · pivot · linkage · slickness · friction · viscosity · lubricity
cartridge
Sealed container for supplies
trigger · coupler · hose · adapter · handle · barrel · pump · manual · pneumatic · battery-powered
servicing
Performing routine maintenance
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- preventiveMeant to stop trouble
schedule · interval · overhaul · equipment · machinery · fleet · industrial · agricultural · heavy-duty · workshop
hydraulic
Relating to pressurized liquids
- pneumaticUsing pressurized gas
- high-pressureInvolving urgent demands
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
force · squeeze · pumping · flow · psi · discharge · manual · powered · compressor · lever-action
- toolsscrewdriver, wrench, pliers, hammer, saw
- work toolstoolkit, wrench, tool belt, screwdriver, socket set
- garage equipmentcar lift, floor jack, hydraulic lift, jack stands, tire changer
- lubricantslubricants, lubrication, motor oil, engine oil, gear oil
- Submachine GunsUZI, Thompson, MAC-10, UMP, Sterling
- lubricationoiling, motor oil, engine oil, gear oil, oil pump
grease gundegreaser
Oil-dissolving cleaner
steam cleaner · pressure washer · brake cleaner · sandblaster · wire brush
gun, grease, greasy, shotgun, gunpowder, gunman, handgun, lubricant, greased