the melted or rendered fat of animals, esp. when in a soft state.

fatty or oily matter in general; lubricant.

Also called grease wool. wool, as shorn, before being cleansed of the oily matter.

Also called grease-heel

Informal . a bribe.

to put grease on; lubricate

to grease the axle of a car.

to smear or cover with grease.

to cause to occur easily; smooth the way; facilitate.

Informal . to bribe. ?

grease someone's palm. palm 1 ( def. 19 ) .

noun

animal oil , drippings , lard , lubricant , oil , tallow , vegetable oil

verb

anoint , butter , oil , slick , buy off , corrupt , do business , entice , fix * , influence , oil someone’s palm , pay off , take care of , tamper , lard , lubricant , lubricate