n.
Pronunciation: ' gr ē s, ' gr ē z
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: greased ; greas · ing
Date: 14th century
1 : to smear or daub with grease
2 : to lubricate with grease
3 : to soil with grease
4 : to hasten the process or progress of also : FACILITATE
– grease the hand of or grease the palm of : BRIBE