Wickel — meaning in English

English meaning

• coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
• poultice noun A soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.

Senses

Wickel is used for these senses in English:

• coil Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
• poultice A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

coil — full definition

1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.

poultice — full definition

1. noun A soft, warm, moist paste — often wrapped in cloth — applied to a sore or aching part of the body to soothe it.
2. verb To treat a wound or sore area with a poultice.

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