gauze
word
Definition
A thin, light, loosely woven fabric, often used for bandages or medical dressings to cover and protect wounds.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in medical settings. 'Gauze pad' and 'sterile gauze' are common phrases. Not suitable for heavy bleeding. Also refers to similar thin fabrics in art or cleaning.
Spanish: gasaPortuguese (BR): gazePortuguese (PT): gazeChinese (Simplified): 纱布Chinese (Traditional): 紗布Hindi: पट्टी (gauze) - गॉज़Arabic: شاشBengali: গজRussian: марляJapanese: ガーゼVietnamese: gạcKorean: 거즈Turkish: gazlı bezUrdu: گازIndonesian: kasa - kain kasa
Example Sentences
Some artists use gauze to create interesting textures in their paintings.
natural
The nurse put a piece of gauze on the cut.
basic
Can you hand me the gauze, please?
basic
The doctor cleaned the wound and covered it with gauze.
basic
Don’t forget to change the gauze every day to keep it clean.
natural
After surgery, they wrapped my arm in layers of gauze.
natural