Definitions

1. noun

a medicated preparation in a semi-solid form, applied to the skin to soothe or heal a wound or to relieve pain or itching

“She applied a layer of ointment to the burn to help it heal quickly.”

2. verb

to apply ointment to (an injured part of the body)

“The nurse ointmented the patient’s wound with antibiotic cream.”

3. verb

to smear or apply a greasy substance to (something)

“The mechanic ointmented the bike chain with lubricant to make it run smoothly.”