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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrease
/ɡriːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A thick oily substance used for lubrication or cooking.
"The mechanic applied grease to the squeaky hinges."
- 1
To apply grease to something to reduce friction.
"You need to grease the pan before pouring in the batter."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'gresse' (fat, grease), originating from the Late Latin 'crassus' meaning thick or fat. Over centuries, the term evolved to designate animal fats, lubricating oils, and substances of a thick, oily consistency.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grease" is said worldwide
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graisse
Transliteration: ɡʁɛs
"Il a ajouté de la graisse à la poêle."
Fett
Transliteration: fɛt
"Er hat Fett in die Pfanne gegeben."
grasso
Transliteration: ˈɡrasso
"Ha messo del grasso nella padella."
grasa
Transliteration: ˈɡɾasa
"Añadió grasa a la sartén."
gordura
Transliteration: ɡoʁˈduɾɐ
"Ele adicionou gordura à frigideira."
चर्बी
Transliteration: charbi
"उसने कढ़ाई में चर्बी डाली।"
油脂
Transliteration: yóuzhī
"他在锅里加了油脂。"
기름
Transliteration: gireum
"그는 팬에 기름을 추가했다."
脂肪
Transliteration: shibō
"彼はフライパンに脂肪を加えた。"
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