tourniquet
1 synonym for tourniquet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tight band or device wrapped around a limb to stop severe bleeding by cutting off blood flow.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
compression bandage
How to use tourniquet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
apply a tourniquet
improvised tourniquet
Etymology
From French tourniquet, related to tourner ("to turn"), referring to how the band is twisted tight.
Full origin of tourniquet →Frequently asked questions
What does “tourniquet” mean?
The word “tourniquet” means a tight band or device wrapped around a limb to stop severe bleeding by cutting off blood flow. In plain terms, a tight band used in emergencies to stop heavy bleeding from a limb.
How do you pronounce “tourniquet”?
“Tourniquet” is pronounced TOOR-nih-kay (/ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tourniquet” in a sentence?
Here is “tourniquet” used in a sentence: “The medic applied a tourniquet above the wound to stop the bleeding.”
What part of speech is “tourniquet”?
“Tourniquet” is a noun.
Where does the word “tourniquet” come from?
The word “tourniquet” comes from French. From French tourniquet, related to tourner ("to turn"), referring to how the band is twisted tight.
