hot-water bottle
Rubber heat pouch
A hot-water bottle is a rubber or plastic container filled with hot water and sealed, used to warm a bed or soothe aches.
You fill it, screw on the stopper, and tuck it under the covers or hold it against sore muscles: She clutched a hot-water bottle to her stomach.
Largely replaced by electric heating pads but still common.
Moderately heated, or friendly
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- stopperClosure for an opening
filling · kettle · insulated · radiant · toasty · heated · lukewarm · cooling
Easing of discomfort
- muscle relaxationSoftening of contracted fibers
- heat therapyTreatment using warmth
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- backachePain along spine
arthritis · joint stiffness · circulation · soothing · inflammation · chronic pain · physical therapy · sports injury
Gently ease discomfort
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- cozyWarm and snug
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- relaxationState of being unwound
nurture · security · restful · calming · warmth · cuddle · ease · contentment
Old valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- retroEvoking recent past
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
Victorian · Edwardian · heirloom · classic · traditional · ceramic · stoneware · copper
warm
Moderately heated, or friendly
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
stopper · filling · kettle · insulated · radiant · toasty · heated · lukewarm · cooling · retention
pain relief
Easing of discomfort
- muscle relaxationSoftening of contracted fibers
- heat therapyTreatment using warmth
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
backache · arthritis · joint stiffness · circulation · soothing · inflammation · chronic pain · physical therapy · sports injury · postoperative
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
relaxation · nurture · security · restful · calming · warmth · cuddle · ease · contentment · well-being
antique
Old valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- retroEvoking recent past
old-fashioned · Victorian · Edwardian · heirloom · classic · traditional · ceramic · stoneware · copper · brass
knitted
Made by looping yarn
crochet · quilted · felted · handmade · sleeve · pouch · case · cover · fabric · textile
hot-water bottleice pack
Frozen pouch for injuries
cold pack · ice bag · cold compress · cooling pad · cooling pillow
hotter, hottest, hotly, hotness, water, waters, watery, watered, watering