bandage

ban-dage · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A strip of material used to bind a wound or protect an injured part of the body.

  2. 2.

    Any strip of material used for binding or wrapping.

  3. 3.

    Wrap a wound or injury with a bandage.

Forms

plural: bandages

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bandage up — To wrap completely with bandages.
  • •
    pressure bandage — A bandage applied tightly to stop bleeding.
  • •
    elastic bandage — A stretchy bandage for support.

Related words

See also: dressing, first_aid, gauze, wound
Synonyms: dressing, gauze, wrap

Etymology

From French bandage, from bande ("strip, band"), from Old French bende, of Germanic origin.