ointment, liniment
to rub in ointment or liquid
to grate
to rub on the body (causing pain)
to chafe
Я рад, что мазь, кото́рую назна́чил до́ктор, на самом де́ле рабо́тает.
I am happy the ointment the doctor has recommended really works.
Том нано́сит на ра́ну мазь.
Tom is applying ointment to his wound.
В ма́зи была́ му́ха.
There was a fly in the ointment.