мазь — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cream noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
- grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
- ointment noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
- plaster noun A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water that hardens into a smooth surface, used to coat walls and ceilings.
- salve noun A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
- unction noun An ointment or salve.
Senses
мазь is used for these senses in English:
- cream (medicine) A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
- grease (by extension) Any oily or fatty matter.
- ointment (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
- plaster (countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.
- salve An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
- unction An ointment or salve.
cream — full definition
- noun The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
- noun A thick, smooth cosmetic or medicinal substance applied to the skin.
- noun The best part of a group; the finest examples.
- adj Having a pale yellowish-white color.
- verb To beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
grease — full definition
- noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
- verb To coat something with grease or fat, often to make it slide or work more smoothly.
- verb (informal) To bribe someone, especially to get quicker or preferential treatment.