BANDAGES Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bandages. (close relations)
Definition of BANDAGES
bandage
Best Alternative Words for BANDAGES
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| tape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening • a recording made on magnetic tape • the finishing line for a foot race • measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths • memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information verb • fasten or attach with tape • record on videotape • register electronically | ||||||||
| bindings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority | ||||||||
| compresses | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) verb • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
| dressings | nounn | |||||||
noun • savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type • a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables • making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure • a cloth covering for a wound or sore • processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather • the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes • the act of applying a bandage | ||||||||
| gauzes | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings • a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | ||||||||
| patches | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small contrasting part of something • a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation • a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program • a connection intended to be used for a limited time • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • a protective cloth covering for an injured eye • a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body verb • to join or unite the pieces of • provide with a patch; also used metaphorically • mend by putting a patch on • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
| plasters | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings • any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs • a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. • a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling) • adhesive tape used in dressing wounds verb • apply a heavy coat to • cover conspicuously or thickly, as by pasting something on • affix conspicuously • apply a plaster cast to • coat with plaster • dress by covering with a therapeutic substance | ||||||||
| strips | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a relatively long narrow piece of something • artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material • an airfield without normal airport facilities • a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book • thin piece of wood or metal • a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music verb • take away possessions from someone • get undressed • remove the surface from • remove substances from by a percolating liquid • lay bare • steal goods; take as spoils • remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely • strip the cured leaves from • remove the thread (of screws) • remove a constituent from a liquid • take off or remove • draw the last milk (of cows) • remove (someone's or one's own) clothes | ||||||||
| swaths | nounn | |||||||
noun • the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine • a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) | ||||||||
| wrappings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped • an enveloping bandage | ||||||||
| bind | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that hinders as if with bonds verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose • secure with or as if with ropes • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • provide with a binding • fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord • form a chemical bond with • cause to be constipated | ||||||||
| patch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small contrasting part of something • a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation • a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program • a connection intended to be used for a limited time • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • a protective cloth covering for an injured eye • a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body verb • to join or unite the pieces of • provide with a patch; also used metaphorically • mend by putting a patch on • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
