1. applying an embrocation (a medicinal liquid or lotion) to the skin, typically by rubbing or massaging
Usage: medical/therapeutic context; present participle of embricate

Examples

• The trainer was embrocating the athlete's sore muscles with a warming liniment.
• Embrocating the injured area with medicated oil helped reduce inflammation.
• She spent the evening embrocating her husband's aching back.
• The physical therapist recommended embrocating the joint twice daily.
• After the match, the team doctor began embrocating the players' bruises.