grease gun
A 'grease gun' is primarily a tool used for lubrication in mechanical settings but also refers to a type of firearm used in WWII due to its similar appearance.
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Definition
B2Mechanical Maintenance
(technical)A handheld device for applying lubricating grease to machinery parts.
Example
- He used a grease gun to lubricate the bearings of the machine.
C1Military
(colloquial, historical)A small submachine gun used by the U.S. military in WWII, resembling the lubrication tool.
Example
- The soldier carried a grease gun during the mission.
Similar
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