Definition of Gargle

1. Verb. Utter with gargling or burbling sounds.

Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter

2. Noun. A medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth.
Exact synonyms: Mouthwash
Generic synonyms: Solution

3. Verb. Rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash. "Gargle with this liquid"
Exact synonyms: Rinse
Generic synonyms: Lave, Wash

4. Noun. The sound produced while gargling.
Generic synonyms: Sound

Definition of Gargle

1. n. See Gargoyle.

2. v. t. To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of air from the lungs.

3. n. A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.

Definition of Gargle

1. Verb. (intransitive) to clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) to make a sound like the one made while gargling ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) to clean a specific part of the body by gargling (almost always ''throat'' or ''mouth'') ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) to use (a liquid) for purposes of cleaning one's mouth or throat by gargling. ¹

5. Verb. to make a gargling sound. ¹

6. Noun. a liquid used for gargling ¹

7. Noun. the sound of gargling ¹

8. Noun. (slang) lager, drink ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gargle

1. to rinse the mouth or throat [v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES]

Medical Definition of Gargle

1. 1. To rinse the fauces with fluid in the mouth through which expired breath is forced to produce a bubbling effect while the head is held far back. 2. A medicated fluid used for gargling; a throat wash. Origin: O. Fr. Fr. L. Gurgulio, gullet, windpipe (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gargle

gargantua
gargantuan
gargantuan mastitis
gargantuanly
gargantuas
gargarism
gargarisms
gargarize
gargarized
gargarizes
gargarizing
garget
gargets
gargety
gargil
gargle (current term)
gargle-factory
gargled
gargler
garglers
gargles
gargling
gargling fluid
gargol
gargouillade
gargouillades
gargoulette
gargoulettes
gargoyle
gargoyle cell

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