oint

[ɔɪnt]

oint Definition

• 1. a salve or unguent for application to wounds, sores, etc.
• 2. to anoint or smear with oil, ointment, or a similar substance

Using oint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She applied the ointment to her wound.

• Example

  The priest ointed the sick man with holy oil.

oint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oint

• salve
• cream
• lotion
• ointment
• balm

Phrases with oint

• joint of meat

  a cut of meat including a joint or a piece of meat with a bone in it

  Example

  I bought a large joint of beef for the party.

• disjointed

  lacking coherence or organization; disconnected

  Example

  His speech was disjointed and difficult to follow.

• anointed one

  a person who has been anointed with oil, especially a monarch or religious leader

  Example

  The anointed one was crowned king in a grand ceremony.

Origins of oint

from Old French 'oindre', meaning 'to anoint'

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Summary: oint in Brief

'Oint' [ɔɪnt] is a noun or verb that refers to a salve or unguent used for wounds or sores. It can also mean to anoint or smear with oil or a similar substance. Examples include 'She applied the ointment to her wound.' and 'The priest ointed the sick man with holy oil.' 'Oint' is related to phrases like 'joint of meat,' referring to a cut of meat with a bone, and 'disjointed,' meaning lacking coherence.