Salve Meaning in English
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التعريف
A salve is a thick cream or ointment that you put on your skin to heal or soothe a wound or sore area. It can also mean something that provides comfort or relief.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Salve' is formal/medical and now less common in everyday speech; more often replaced by 'ointment.' It's usually for skin problems. Rarely, 'salve' can be used metaphorically for emotional comfort. Do not confuse with 'salve' pronounced like 'salvay' (a greeting in some cultures).
جمل نموذجية
He put salve on his burned hand.
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This salve helps with dry skin.
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Apply the salve twice a day.
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After hiking, I use a cooling salve on my tired feet.
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The old family recipe for salve really works for cuts and scrapes.
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Some people find music to be a salve for a broken heart.
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