salve
salve /ˈsɑːv/
noun
-
(
)
Anything that remedies, heals or soothes
(
salve
)
anything that remedies, heals or soothes
He needed a salve for his conscience
he needed a salve for his conscience
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()
(medicine) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
(
balm
, ointment
, unction
, salve
, unguent
)
(medicine) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
The doctor prescribed an ointment to reduce the swelling on his sprained ankle
The doctor prescribed an ointment to reduce the swelling on his sprained ankle
verb
-
(medicine) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
(
salve
)
(medicine) apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing
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Save from ruin, destruction, or harm
(
salve
, relieve
, salvage
, save
)
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
Despite the shipwreck, the crew managed to salvage some of the valuable cargo.
Despite the shipwreck, the crew managed to salvage some of the valuable cargo.
hammer
hammer /ˈhæmɝ/
noun
-
()
A hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
(
hammer
)
a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
I used a hammer to drive the nail into the wall
I used a hammer to drive the nail into the wall
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()
The part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
(
cock
, hammer
)
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
The gun malfunctioned when the hammer failed to strike the bullet correctly.
The gun malfunctioned when the hammer failed to strike the bullet correctly.
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The act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
(
hammer
, hammering
, pound
, pounding
)
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
The sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard
the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard
The pounding of feet on the hallway
the pounding of feet on the hallway
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A power tool for drilling rocks
(
hammer
, power hammer
)
a power tool for drilling rocks
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A striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate
(
hammer
)
a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate
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A heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw
(
hammer
)
a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw
In the Olympic games, the hammer throw requires immense strength and skill.
In the Olympic games, the hammer throw requires immense strength and skill.
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A light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
(
hammer
, mallet
)
a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
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The ossicle attached to the eardrum
(
hammer
, malleus
)
the ossicle attached to the eardrum
verb
-
()
Beat with or as if with a hammer
(
hammer
)
beat with or as if with a hammer
Hammer the metal flat
hammer the metal flat
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Create by hammering
(
hammer
, forge
)
create by hammering
Hammer the silver into a bowl
hammer the silver into a bowl
Forge a pair of tongues
forge a pair of tongues
