hot compress
nounUK /ˌhɒt ˈkɒmprɛs/
US /ˌhɑːt ˈkɑːmprɛs/
A hot compress is a warm, wet cloth that you put on a sore spot to help it feel better.
The nurse put a hot compress on my aching shoulder.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A cloth soaked in hot water and wrung out, used to relieve pain or swelling.
She applied a hot compress to the swollen ankle.
3. A medical treatment in which moist heat is applied to part of the body.
Hot compress therapy can help relax tight muscles.
4. A warm pad or pack used for comfort or first aid.
Keep a hot compress handy for stiff necks.