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greasing

The correct spelling is greasing.

How to pronounce greasing

verb

Say it like: Gree-sin-g

The correct spelling is greasing. To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate. For example: "To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds."

Usage Examples

To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.
  2. 2.To bribe.
  3. 3.To cause to go easily; to facilitate.
  4. 4.To perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly.
  5. 5.To kill, murder.

noun

  1. 1.An application of grease.

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