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GAUZE BANDAGE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase gauze bandage. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase gauze bandage. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GAUZE BANDAGE

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absorbent
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

noun

• a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

compress
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

dressing
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

pad
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge

• the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)

• a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp

• a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

• a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched

• temporary living quarters

• the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger

verb

• add details to

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• line or stuff with soft material

• add padding to

wrap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

• a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla

• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

verb

• arrange or fold as a cover or protection

• arrange or coil around

• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

• crash into so as to coil around

gauze
nounn
noun

• (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

• a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

Best Hypernyms For GAUZE BANDAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gauze bandage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bandage cloth compress cotton covering dressing fabric material textile wrap

Alternatives for ABSORBENT

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