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Sense: Noun: greasy liquid

Synonyms:

fat , grease , dripping, melted fat, lard, lubricant, lotion, balm, cream , butter , cooking oil

Sense: Noun: fuel

Synonyms:

fuel , petroleum, gas (US), petrol (UK), kerosene, crude oil, fossil fuel, fuel oil

Sense: Verb: lubricate

Synonyms:

lubricate, lube (informal), lube up (informal), grease , loosen

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