Bandage — meaning in English

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 wrap something tightly using a strip of cloth or bandage.

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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