Meaning & use
greasing
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Applying grease or a similar lubricant to something, or figuratively bribing someone to gain favor.
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He spent the afternoon greasing the bike chain before the long ride.
Rumor had it the contractor was greasing local officials to speed up permits.
A note on using this word
The figurative phrase 'greasing someone's palm' means bribing them, a usage that has been common in English since at least the 16th century.
Words with a similar meaning
lubricatingoiling
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