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Bandage — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bandage noun A strip of material wrapped around a wound to protect or support it.
  • brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  • swathe verb To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers

Senses

Bandage is used for these senses in English:

  • bandage A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.
  • brace A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
  • swathe A bandage; a band.

bandage — full definition

  1. noun A strip of material wrapped around a wound to protect or support it.
  2. verb To wrap a wound in a protective strip of material.

brace — full definition

  1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
  3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

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