bandage

Meanings

• noun

  A thin strip of material used to cover and protect a wound or injured part of the body.

  - "She applied a bandage to her wounded leg."
  - "The doctor wrapped a bandage around the patient's arm."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bandage
mangle , angle , tangle , pangle , langle , strangle , angle , angle , dangle , prangle , bangle , tangle , pancake , angle , rangy , tally , gally , gallantly , gallows , gallop , gallon , gallonade , gallows , gallant , gallivant , gallonet , gallantry , gallimaufry , gallinule , gallipot , gallimaufry , gallivanting , gallimaufried , gallimaufry , gallivanting , gallimaufried

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Variants

List of all variants of bandage that leads to same result
bandage , bandages , bandaged , bandaging

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Etymology

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From Old French 'bandage,' derived from 'bande,' meaning 'strip' or 'band.'

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Trivia

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1. Bandages were used in ancient Egypt to mummify the dead.

2. The longest bandage in the world was made in 2009 and measured over 11 miles long.

3. In the 19th century, bandages were often made from the intestines of sheep.

4. Bandages can be sterilized by boiling them in water for 15 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. dressing: A substance applied to a wound to promote healing and prevent infection. Bandages are often used in conjunction with dressings.

2. first aid: Emergency care given to treat injuries and prevent further harm. Bandages are a common item in first aid kits.

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Culture

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Bandages have been used for thousands of years to treat injuries and protect wounds. They have been made from various materials such as linen, silk, and even gold in ancient civilizations. In literature, bandages are often used as symbols of healing and protection. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Scout wraps a bandage around Boo Radley's arm as a gesture of kindness.

How to Memorize "bandage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rolled-up strip of material. Think about how it is used to cover and protect a wound.
   - Visualize applying a bandage to an injured limb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bandage' with the idea of protection and healing.
   - Think of the feeling of wrapping a wound with a soft, clean bandage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'bandage' as 'Bringing Aid and Nurturing Damaged Areas Generously Everyday.'

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