smeren — meaning in English

English meaning

• grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
• lubricate verb To make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
• oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
• smear verb To spread a soft or sticky substance across a surface, often messily.
• spread verb To open something out so it covers a wider area.

Senses

smeren is used for these senses in English:

• grease (transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.
• grease (transitive, informal) To cause to go easily; to facilitate.
• lubricate To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
• oil (transitive) To lubricate with oil.
• smear (transitive) To attempt to remove (a substance) from a surface by rubbing.
• spread (transitive) To smear, to distribute in a thin layer. [from 16th c.]

grease — full definition

1. noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
2. verb To coat something with grease or fat, often to make it slide or work more smoothly.
3. verb (informal) To bribe someone, especially to get quicker or preferential treatment.

lubricate — full definition

1. verb To make something slippery or smooth, usually by applying oil or grease, so that it moves with less friction.
2. verb To make someone drunk, especially so that they become more talkative or sociable.

Related Dutch words