Phrase Hound found 54 phrases and 38 compound words that contain grease. The most common are listed below. Open grease in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 54
- grease pitA narrow pit or trench over which a vehicle can be driven and conveniently worked on from beneath.
- elbow greaseEffort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.
- grease paymentA bribe or extorted money, usually relatively small in amount, provided to a low-level government official or business person, in order to expedite a business decision, shipment, or other transaction, especially in a country where such …
- thermal greaseA viscous fluid substance, originally with properties akin to grease, which increases the thermal conductivity of a thermal interface by filling microscopic air-gaps present due to the imperfectly flat and smooth surfaces of the components.
- grease monkeyA mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
- the squeaky wheel gets the greaseThe person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which they seek.
- grease gunA levered or plungered device for forcing grease into machinery.
- grease pencilA wax-based pencil used for writing on shiny surfaces.
- wool greaseLanolin.
- yellow greaseUsed vegetable oil purposed for use as biodiesel.
- bear's greaseThe fat of the brown bear mixed with beef marrow and perfume, formerly a folk treatment for hair loss.
- grease someone's palmTo bribe a person.
- grease upTo smear or otherwise lubricate with oil or grease; especially, to grease (something, such as a machine or a baking pan) thoroughly.
- bacon greaseThe fat rendered or released from cooking bacon, either in the oven or on the stovetop, typically collected and used as a cooking fat.
- grease fittingSynonym of grease nipple: A fitting fixed to a piece of machinery, used as an inlet for lubricating grease by means of a grease gun.
- grease gunsplural of grease gun: A levered or plungered device for forcing grease into machinery.
- grease monkeysplural of grease monkey: A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
- silicone greaseA waterproof grease made by combining a silicone oil with a thickener.
- apple greaseNonsense; rubbish.
- dielectric greaseSynonym of silicone grease: A waterproof grease made by combining a silicone oil with a thickener.
- goose greaseFat derived from geese.
- grease-paintAlternative form of greasepaint: A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.
- grease-paintedAlternative form of greasepainted: Wearing greasepaint.
- grease the wheelsTo create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.
- cow greaseButter.
Compound words 38
- greasyHaving a slippery surface; having a surface covered with grease.
- greaserSomeone or something that greases (applies grease).
- greasewoodSpiny shrubs containing oil, of the genus Sarcobatus, native to the United States, especially Sarcobatus vermiculatus.
- greasepaintA mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.
- greasebandA band of sticky material that encircles a tree trunk to prevent insects from climbing it.
- greasenTo make greased or greasy
- greasebombA greasy or fatty food item.
- greaseburgerA greasy hamburger.
- greaseheadOne of Italian or Hispanic descent.
- greasableAble to be greased.