Bandage

usgb/ˈbændɪdʒ/
noun

A piece of material used to cover a wound to protect it.

I applied a bandage to my cut to stop it from bleeding.
Visual representation of "bandage" - A piece of material used to cover a wound to protect it.

Often appears as...

  • apply a bandage
  • remove a bandage
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Medical Context

The noun 'bandage' is often used within medical or first-aid situations.

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The doctor changed the patient's bandage during the check-up.
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Types of Bandages

'Bandage' can refer to various forms like adhesive strips, gauze, or wraps.

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The nurse used an elastic bandage to wrap the sprained ankle.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes 'bandage' is used figuratively to mean a temporary solution to a problem.

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Restricting internet access is just a bandage on the issue of cyberbullying.
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