1. plural of salve; healing ointments or balms applied to wounds or sore skin

1. third person singular present of salve; applies healing ointment to; soothes or comforts

Examples

• The nurse applied various salves to treat the patient’s burns.
• These herbal salves have been used for centuries to heal cuts.
• She salves her conscience by donating to charity.
• The doctor salves the wound with antibiotic ointment.
• Traditional salves often contain natural ingredients like aloe.
• He salves his guilt by apologizing repeatedly.
• The pharmacy stocks several different healing salves.