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bandage

Pronunciation: /ˈbæn.dɪd͡ʒ/

The English word “bandage” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.
  2. A strip of cloth bound round the head and eyes as a blindfold.
  3. A provisional or makeshift solution that provides insufficient coverage or relief.

verb

  1. To apply a bandage to something.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bandage.

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