gauze
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Verb — To cover or dress a wound with gauze, or to make something look thin and hazy like gauze fabric.
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How to use gauze
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Etymology
Borrowed via French gaze from an Arabic word meaning "silk."
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What does “gauze” mean?
The word “gauze” means to cover or dress a wound with gauze, or to make something look thin and hazy like gauze fabric. In plain terms, as a verb, to cover something with the thin, loosely woven fabric called gauze (most often seen as medical dressing).
How do you pronounce “gauze”?
“Gauze” is pronounced gawz (/ɡɔːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “gauze” in a sentence?
Here is “gauze” used in a sentence: “The nurse gauzed the cut before bandaging it.”
What part of speech is “gauze”?
“Gauze” is a verb.
Where does the word “gauze” come from?
The word “gauze” comes from French. Borrowed via French gaze from an Arabic word meaning "silk.".