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/ˈbændɪdʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A strip of cloth or other material used to bind up a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
He wrapped a bandage around his injured ankle to provide support.
A piece of material used to bind or wrap injuries, typically for protective or therapeutic purposes.
The nurse applied a fresh bandage to the cut to keep it clean.
An adhesive strip or material used for a quick, temporary covering of a wound.
She used a bandage to cover the scrape on her knee.
verb
To bind or cover (an injury) with a bandage.
The doctor bandaged the patient's wound before sending them home.
To apply a bandage to (a wound or injury).
He bandaged his finger after cutting it while cooking.
Etymology
From Middle English 'bandage', from Old French 'bandage', from 'bander' meaning 'to bind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Ace bandage:
A type of elastic bandage used for support.
Wrap it up:
To place a bandage on a wound or injury.
Bandage your wounds:
To take care of one's emotional or physical injuries.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To patch something up.
He just threw some bandage over the problem instead of addressing it.
A temporary fix.
The update was just a bandage for the major software issue.