"poultice" as noun
1 - A soft, moist mass applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe. A poultice is usually wrapped in cloth and often warmed before being applied.
"poultice" as verb
1 - To treat with a poultice.
poultice
/ˈpoʊltɪs/
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A poultice is a soft, moist mixture of herbs, medicines, or other substances applied to the skin to treat various conditions. It is often used to soothe, heal, or clean wounds and rashes.
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Synonyms
1 - balm
2 - poultice
3 - plaster
4 - salve
5 - ointment
6 - liniment
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Antonyms
1 - dry
2 - liquid
3 - wash
4 - cleanse
5 - scrub
6 - rub
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Examples in Context
1 - Rest the poultice on your ear for fifteen to twenty minutes.
1 - Deja reposando la cataplasma en tu oído por quince a veinte minutos.
2 - After removing the poultice , wash the area with soapy water.
2 - Después de quitar la cataplasma , lava el área con agua jabonosa.
3 - If you have severe pain, green clay poultice is ideal.
3 - Si tienes dolor agudo, la arcilla verde en emplasto es ideal.
4 - They may use a poultice of mud or herbs for healing purposes.
4 - Quizás usen un emplasto de barro o hierbas con propósitos de curar.
5 - A poultice of dita bark was applied to the sprained ankle.
5 - Se aplicó un cataplasma de corteza de dita en el tobillo torcido.
6 - It was used as a soothing poultice for gout and rheumatism.
6 - Se empleaba como calmante en cataplasmas para la gota y el reuma.
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