n.
Function: noun
Date: 1849
1 a : something that is smooth or slippery especially : a smooth patch of water covered with a film of oil b : a film of oil
2 : an implement for producing a smooth or slick surface
3 : a shrewd untrustworthy person
4 : a popular magazine printed on coated stock and intended to appeal to sophisticated readers
5 : an automobile tire made without a tread for maximum traction (as in drag racing)
6 slang : a military helicopter without armaments that is used to transport troops or light cargo