A poulticeA soft mass put on the skin as a remedy or dressing. is a soft, heated mass used as a medical dressingA covering placed on a wound or sore to protect it., or the act of applyingPutting something onto a surface or body part. one in the older verb sense. In everyday English, the noun is the common meaning.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈpoʊltɪs/
Easy pronunciation: POHL-tiss (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Noun: a warm medicinal paste applied to the skin.
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Poultice Meaning
A warm лечебный paste put on the skin to help soothe a sore area.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A soft heated mass of meal, clay, or similar material that is spread on cloth and placed on the skin as a treatment.
Example: The nurse applied a poultice to the swollen joint.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cataplasm — Exact noun synonym in the medical sense.
- plaster — Can overlap in older medical usage, but is broader and often means a bandage or adhesive dressing.
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Other Meanings of Poultice
Meaning 2
To treat by putting a medicinal mixture on the skin.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cover or dress with a therapeutic substance.
Example: The old remedy was to poultice the wound overnight.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- plaster — A possible verb synonym in older or specialized usage, but less common and less exact.
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Poultice Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- cataplasm
- plaster
Verb: to dress with a therapeutic substance
- plaster
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use poultice when they mean any bandage or dressing, but it specifically refers to a soft medicinal mass applied to the skin.
- The verb poultice is much less common than the noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does poultice mean?
Poultice most commonly means a soft heated mass of medicinal material placed on the skin to soothe or treat an area. It can also be used as a verb meaning to apply such a treatment.
What is a poultice in simple words?
It is a warm paste or mash put on the skin to help treat soreness or swelling.
What are synonyms for poultice?
For the noun, cataplasm is the closest synonym. Plaster can overlap in some medical uses, and it is also listed for the verb sense.
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