bandages
word · lemma: bandage
/ˈbændədʒəz/
BAN-dij-iz
/bˈændɪdʒɪz/
BAN-dij-iz
Definition
Strips of cloth or similar material used to cover and protect wounds or injuries.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always refers to medical context. Collocates with 'apply', 'remove', 'clean', 'change'. 'Bandages' are reusable or fabric strips; for sticky sterile pads, use 'band-aid' or 'plaster' (UK).
Spanish: vendas - apósitosPortuguese (BR): ataduras - curativosPortuguese (PT): pensos - ligadurasChinese (Simplified): 绷带Chinese (Traditional): 繃帶Hindi: पट्टियाँArabic: ضماداتBengali: পট্টি - ব্যান্ডেজRussian: бинтыJapanese: 包帯Vietnamese: băng gạcKorean: 붕대Turkish: bandajUrdu: پٹی - پٹیوںIndonesian: perban
Example Sentences
She wrapped bandages around his arm.
basic
Kids often feel brave after getting their bandages at the clinic.
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Please bring clean bandages from the first aid kit.
basic
The nurse changed the bandages every day.
basic
Do you have any extra bandages? Mine ran out.
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After the accident, his old bandages needed to be replaced right away.
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