Basic Details
Word: Poultice
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness or inflammation.
Synonyms: Cataplasm, compress
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fight fire with fire: In some cases, using a poultice can help fight inflammation like fighting fire with fire. Example: "When her ankle was swollen, she used a poultice to fight fire with fire and reduce the pain."
- A sticky situation: Using a poultice can sometimes be seen as a sticky situation due to its messiness. Example: "Applying the herbal poultice turned into a sticky situation as it spilled all over the floor."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She prepared a poultice from natural herbs to soothe her aching muscles after exercising.
Example 2: The doctor recommended using a poultice to help with the inflammation on his arm.
Example 3: After applying the herbal poultice, she felt relief from the pain in her sprained ankle.
Fun Fact
Did you know that poultices have been used for thousands of years? Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all used various forms of poultices to promote healing and reduce pain.
Famous Quote
"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity." Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "poultice" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A soft mass for health care
c) A kind of drink
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A soft mass for health care
2. Which of these is a synonym of "poultice"?
a) Compress
b) Bandage
c) Pill
d) Lotion
Answer: a) Compress
3. Which sentence uses "poultice" correctly?
a) She made a poultice for her cold.
b) He drank a poultice every morning.
c) The poultice helped to soothe her sore muscles.
d) They used a poultice to decorate the cake.
Answer: c) The poultice helped to soothe her sore muscles.
4. Which idiom suggests a similar situation to using a poultice?
a) A piece of cake
b) Fight fire with fire
c) The best of both worlds
d) In the same boat
Answer: b) Fight fire with fire
5. What is the opposite of "poultice"?
a) N/A
b) Pill
c) Bed
d) Table
Answer: a) N/A
