a horn in which grease is carried for lubricating purposes; hence figurative (dialect), a flatterer.
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > equipment > other specific types of equipment > [noun] > lubricating equipment (7) grease-horna1642 a horn in which grease is carried for lubricating purposes; hence figurative (dialect), a flatterer. oil bag1684 A bag containing oil or for containing oil; (Nautical) a bag used to drip oil on to the sea to calm the waves. Also (formerly): †a bag to contain… lubricator183. An oil-cup or other contrivance for lubricating a machine or instrument. oilway1840 a channel for the admission of oil to lubricate a part of an engine or other machine. oiler1848 A device or container for oiling machinery; spec. an oil can. oil cup1850 a cup-shaped reservoir which provides a supply of lubricating oil, usually automatically. grease-gun1917 (see quot. 1963). |
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