Liniment
['lɪnɪm(ə)nt] or ['lɪnəmənt]
Definition
(noun.) a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain.
Checked by Alfreda--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.
Edited by Ervin
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Embrocation, soft ointment.
Typist: Martha
Definition
n. a kind of thin ointment.
Editor: Segre
Examples
- Now that a reliable formula is at hand a quantity of this Wonder Liniment can be prepared at a minimum cost without paying for bottles, labels, advertising, salaries, rents, etc. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- It is used where any liniment is likely to do good in all aches and pains. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- As a universal liniment for both internal and external use this is without an equal for relieving pain. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- But if I rub them and put liniment on, it will warm them and they will be better. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- This is the reason why itinerant venders of liniments under various titles such as Wizard Oil, Pain Killer, Instant Relief, etc. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Typist: Lucas