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• noun (Context 1)
A hard, rendered fatty substance, especially obtained from cattle or sheep, used historically in making candles and soap.
Usage Example
"Before the widespread use of paraffin wax, most households relied on inexpensive suet candles for light."
Strong
suet
fat
lard
Weak
grease
• verb (Context 2)
To smear, coat, or treat with tallow.
Usage Example
"The shipbuilders had to grease the hull of the vessel to protect the wood from water damage."
Strong
grease
lubricate
Weak
smear
oil
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