GAUZE BANDAGE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase gauze bandage. (close relations)
Definition of GAUZE BANDAGE
bandage
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 |