gargle

UK
/ˈɡɑːɡl/
US
/ˈɡɑrɡəl/

Translations

garglenoun
gargles
pl
UK
/ˈɡɑːɡl/
US
/ˈɡɑrɡəl/
The doctor recommended a saltwater gargle for the sore throat.
Доктор порекомендовал полоскание соленой водой для больного горла.
Additional translations
жидкость для полоскания горла
Synonyms
gargling solution
gargleverb
gargled
Past Simple
gargled
Past Participle
gargling
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡɑːɡl̩/
US
/ˈɡɑrɡəl/
He needs to gargle with salt water to soothe his sore throat.
Ему нужно полоскать горло соленой водой, чтобы успокоить боль в горле.
gargleadjective
UK
/ˈɡɑː.ɡl̩/
US
/ˈɡɑr.ɡəl/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "gargle solution") to denote relation to gargling.

Definitions

garglenoun
A liquid used for rinsing the mouth and throat.
The doctor recommended using a saltwater gargle to soothe her sore throat.
The act of rinsing the mouth and throat with a liquid.
He performed a gargle with mouthwash every morning to maintain oral hygiene.
A gurgling or bubbling sound similar to that made when gargling liquid.
The gargle of the drain echoed through the quiet house.
gargleverb
To wash or rinse the throat or mouth with a liquid by holding it in the back of the mouth and blowing air through it.
She gargled with salt water to soothe her sore throat.
To produce a gurgling sound in the throat or to speak in a way that resembles such a sound.
He gargled his words, making it hard to understand him.
gargleadjective
Designed for or relating to use in gargling the mouth or throat.
She bought a gargle solution at the pharmacy.