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ELBOW GREASE

\ˈɛlbə͡ʊ ɡɹˈiːs], \ˈɛlbə‍ʊ ɡɹˈiːs], \ˈɛ_l_b_əʊ ɡ_ɹ_ˈiː_s]\

Definitions of ELBOW GREASE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database

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use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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