greases
Applies slick coating
Greases is the plural of grease—thick oily substances used for lubrication or cooking.
As a verb form, greases means applies grease to: He greases the pan before baking.
To grease someone's palm is to bribe them.
She greases the wheels means she makes things run smoothly, often through unofficial means.
Slippery viscous fluid
- butterSolid fat from cream
- lardClarified pork fat
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- gheeButter with milk removed
drippings · schmaltz · tallow · bacon fat · duck fat · clarified butter · frying · sautéing
Adipose tissue
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- petroleum jellySemi-solid hydrocarbon moisturizer
- pomadeWaxy styling grease
- lanolinWaxy fleece extract
tallow · wax · residue · buildup · film · slick · smear · gunk
Slippery viscous fluid
- WD-40Multi-use lubricant spray
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
- lithiumLightest solid element
motor oil · bearing · axle · chain · gear · penetrating oil · machinery · squeaky
Payments for corrupt favors
- payoffsBenefits gained from effort
- kickbacksIllegal return payments
- sweetenersSubstances adding sweetness
- incentivizesProvides motivation through rewards
facilitates · corruption · favors · influence · money · officials · deals · smooths
Makes more possible
- smoothsEliminates roughness or wrinkles
- easesReduces severity or difficulty
- expeditesMakes swifter or easier
- enablesMakes something possible
advances · accelerates · streamlines · paves the way · helps along
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
- butterSolid fat from cream
- lardClarified pork fat
- shorteningReducing length or duration
ghee · drippings · schmaltz · tallow · bacon fat · duck fat · clarified butter · frying · sautéing · basting
fat
Adipose tissue
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- petroleum jellySemi-solid hydrocarbon moisturizer
- pomadeWaxy styling grease
lanolin · tallow · wax · residue · buildup · film · slick · smear · gunk · grime
oil
Slippery viscous fluid
- WD-40Multi-use lubricant spray
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
lithium · motor oil · bearing · axle · chain · gear · penetrating oil · machinery · squeaky · hinges
bribes
Payments for corrupt favors
- payoffsBenefits gained from effort
- kickbacksIllegal return payments
- sweetenersSubstances adding sweetness
incentivizes · facilitates · corruption · favors · influence · money · officials · deals · smooths · expedites
facilitates
Makes more possible
- smoothsEliminates roughness or wrinkles
- easesReduces severity or difficulty
- expeditesMakes swifter or easier
enables · advances · accelerates · streamlines · paves the way · helps along
greasesdries out
Loses liquid content
desiccates · dries · dehydrates · parches · drains
- elbow greaseStrenuous physical effort
- grease someone's palmPay for corrupt favor
- greasy spoonInexpensive casual restaurant
- grease gunsPressurized lubricant dispensers
- bacon greaseRendered pork fat
- greased lightningExtreme swiftness metaphor
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