gargle
gargle
Definition
gar·gle (gär′gəl)
transitive verb, intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling
- to rinse or wash (the throat) with a liquid kept in motion by the slow expulsion of air from the lungs
- to utter or speak with the sound of gargling
Etymology: Fr gargouiller < gargouille, throat, waterspout, gargoyle < echoic base *garg- > Gr gargarizein, to gargle, Sans gharghara-h, gurgling
noun
- a liquid used for gargling
- a gargling sound
gargle
Synonyms
gargle
v.
gargle
Usage Examples
Object
- sound: He starts to make choking sounds and gargling sounds, but his mouth is wide open like he is screaming, not gargling.
- scream: A large, yellow gravestone loomed up ahead of him, causing him to give a gargled scream.
Converse of object
- make: The juice from the berries is mildly laxative and makes a good gargle for sore throats and hoarseness.
Preposition: at
- onset: Thyme or lemon thyme may also reduce cold symptoms: try gargling at the onset of a sore throat.
Adjective modifier
- effective: An infusion of Ginger makes an effective gargle for sore throats, and the spice is a favorite in many seasonal drinks and recipes.
- soluble: There are two sorts of gargle to use:- Soluble aspirin gargle - dissolve a soluble aspirin in a glass of water.
Modifying Another Word
- only: Some drink from the fountain of knowledge; he only gargled.
- just: Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, but he just gargled.
Noun used with modifier
- throat: Make into an infusion, allow to cool and use as a throat gargle.
- aspirin: There are two sorts of gargle to use:- Soluble aspirin gargle - dissolve a soluble aspirin in a glass of water.
- bark: Loose teeth ALDER: Alder bark gargle or mouthwash.
- alder: Loose teeth ALDER: Alder bark gargle or mouthwash.
Preposition: with
- water: Tea Tree Oil: For a sore throat, gargle with warm water to which has been added 5 drops of tea tree oil.
- aspirin: Gargling with soluble aspirin ( for people over 12 years old ) may relieve a sore throat or mouth.
- infusion: Gargle with an infusion of Agrimony is said to create a supple larynx.
- mouthwash: Rinse and gargle with mouthwash ( mix 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder with 1 liter of water ).
- solution: Asthma - drink garlic in milk Stomach problems - gargle with a solution of water and mustard.
- TCP: I have gargled with TCP and salt water but they've still not cleared up.
Preposition: for
- throat: An infusion of the berries can be used as a gargle for sore throats, and of the bark and leaves for thrush.
- hoarseness: The fresh juice or compote was used as a gargle for hoarseness, sore throat and inflamed tonsils, .
