grease

noun
UK /ɡriːs/
US /ɡriːs/

A thick, oily stuff that makes things slippery.

The pan was covered in grease after cooking the bacon.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To put oil or fat on something so it moves more easily.

He greased the wheels of the cart so it would roll smoothly.

3. A thick substance used to make machines run smoothly.

The mechanic put grease on the bicycle chain.

4. Animal fat that has been melted and used for cooking.

She saved the bacon grease in a jar.