Word Meaning

salve definition and meaning

interj. Hail!
v. t. To say "Salve" to; to greet; to salute.
n. An adhesive composition or substance to be applied to wounds or sores; a healing ointment.
n. A soothing remedy or antidote.
n. To heal by applications or medicaments; to cure by remedial treatment; to apply salve to; as, to salve a wound.
n. To heal; to remedy; to cure; to make good; to soothe, as with an ointment, especially by some device, trick, or quibble; to gloss over.
v. t. & i. To save, as a ship or goods, from the perils of the sea.

Crossword clues for salve

- Ointment
- Remedy
- Slave concocted healing ointment
- Soothe (wounded pride)