1. applies an embrocation (a liquid medicinal preparation) to the skin by rubbing or friction
Usage: medical/therapeutic context; third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The physical therapist embrocates the athlete's sore muscles with a warming liniment.
• She embrocates the injured area twice daily to reduce inflammation.
• The trainer embrocates the runner's legs before the marathon.
• He embrocates his shoulder with medicated oil to ease the pain.
• The nurse embrocates the patient's back with a soothing balm.