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zerk

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /zɝk/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /zɜːk/
  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)k

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a class of types of grease nipples, or an instance thereof; (usually, in current usage) any grease nipple.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

After Austrian-born American inventor Oscar U. Zerk.