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bandage
[ ban-dij ]
noun
- a strip of cloth or other material used to bind up a wound, sore, sprain, etc.
- anything used as a band or ligature.
verb (used with object)
- to bind or cover with a bandage:
to bandage the ankles of a football player to prevent sprains.
verb (used without object)
- to put a bandage on a wound, sprain, etc.:
Apply some iodine before you bandage.
bandage
/ ˈbændɪdʒ /
noun
- a piece of material used to dress a wound, bind a broken limb, etc
- a strip of any soft material used for binding, etc
verb
- to cover or bind with a bandage
Other Words From
- bandag·er noun
- re·bandage verb (used with object) rebandaged rebandaging
- un·bandage verb (used with object) unbandaged unbandaging
- well-bandaged adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of bandage1
Example Sentences
Trained in first aid, river crossing and high mountain rescue, they practise evacuating the village a few times a year, volunteers carrying the wounded on stretchers and bandaging mock injuries.
At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.
He spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - sporting a bandaged ear after surviving the first of two assassination attempts during the campaign.
For this investigation they include war medals and bandages.
Her head and arms are encased in bandages.
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