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bealadh — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
  • lubricant noun A substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.

Senses

bealadh is used for these senses in English:

  • grease (by extension) Any oily or fatty matter.
  • lubricant A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
  • personal lubricant Any lubricant used during human sexual activity to reduce friction between body parts, or between body parts and other objects.

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.

lubricant — full definition

  1. noun A substance, such as oil or grease, applied between surfaces to cut down friction and wear.
  2. noun A gel or liquid used to reduce friction during sexual activity.

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