greasing up

A form of grease up — To smear or otherwise lubricate with oil or grease; especially, to grease (something, such as a machine or a baking pan) thoroughly.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of grease up
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APA

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