Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: ointment
IPA transcription: ['ɔɪntmənt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: cream, ointment, emollient
    Meaning: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
  • Synonyms: ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve
    Meaning: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Usage examples
  • EYE OINTMENT.
  • Mix for ointment.
  • Red oxide of mercury, 12 grains; spermaceti ointment, 1 oz.
  • The fly in Ikey's ointment (thrice welcome, pat trope!) was Chunk McGowan.
  • Wash the eyes carefully with warm water, dry off with a soft silk handkerchief, and apply a little of the ointment.
  • Then he took the pot of ointment and rubbed himself on the leg, and after that he rubbed all the wounded, and so they all got well again in a moment.
  • Then he took the pot of ointment and rubbed himself on the leg, and after that he rubbed all the wounded, and so they all got well again in a moment.
  • There were a great many patients, but the time was short, and so the work was confined to the asking of a few brief questions and the administration of some drugs, such as castor-oil or volatile ointment.
  • 'Now saddle me', said the Horse, 'and put on the coat of mail, and then take the bramble-bush rod, and the stone, and the pitcher of water, and the pot of ointment, and then we'll be off as fast as we can.'
  • When the wicked Queen saw this, she rubbed her face with walnut juice, so that she was quite brown; then she tangled her beautiful hair and smeared it with disgusting ointment, till it was quite impossible to recognize the beautiful Eliza.