grease gun

noun

1. a hand-operated pump for greasing bearings under pressure.

grease gun

noun

1. a device for forcing grease through nipples into bearings, usually consisting of a cylinder with a plunger and nozzle fitted to it

Word History and Origins

Origin of grease gun¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“Five, then. That’s just about right anyway. It’s too wet to plow now, but five days like this ought to dry the ground out. Let’s grease up while we’ve got it out. Billy, get the grease gun.”

From Literature

Pictures posted by the department show what appear to be a World War Two-era submachine gun known as a "grease gun," though Pope could not confirm that.

From Reuters

With spray gun and grease gun. the women coated the glass of vehicles destined for deck load so no warning reflection would betray the convoy, smeared the underparts for protection against salt spray.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet Dr. Fry, who has not had a pastorate for almost 14 years, is known as the best man with a grease gun in the business.

From Time Magazine Archive

This time investment could prevent a future breakdown and expensive parts order. grease gun Tire Flipper If your sport quad's rear tires are nondirectional, flip them to the other side of your machine after the leading edge has become rounded over.

From Time Magazine Archive