Gauze: meaning, definitions and examples

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gauze

 

[ ษกษ”หz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical supplies

A thin, transparent fabric used for medical dressings or bandages. It allows air to pass through while protecting the wound.

Synonyms

bandage, compress, dressing.

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Word Description / Examples
gauze

A thin, lightweight, and often see-through fabric used mainly for medical purposes to cover wounds and keep them clean.

  • The nurse used gauze to cover the cut.
  • Make sure to change the gauze daily to prevent infection.
bandage

A strip of material, typically used to support, protect, or immobilize an injured part of the body or to cover wounds.

  • She wrapped a bandage around his sprained ankle.
  • He wore a bandage over the wound to keep it from getting infected.
dressing

A protective covering placed over a wound to promote healing and protect it from further harm; often involves additional materials like gauze or adhesive tape.

  • The wound required a sterile dressing to prevent infection.
  • After cleaning the cut, the nurse applied a fresh dressing.
compress

A pad of absorbent material, often moist, applied to relieve pain, reduce swelling, or draw out infection from an injured area.

  • She placed a cold compress on his forehead to reduce the fever.
  • The doctor suggested using a warm compress to ease the muscle pain.

Examples of usage

  • The nurse applied gauze to the patient's wound.
  • After the surgery, the doctor wrapped the incision with gauze.
  • She bought a roll of gauze from the pharmacy.
Context #2 | Noun

crafting

A loosely woven fabric with an open texture, often used in crafting and sewing projects.

Synonyms

mesh, netting, tulle.

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gauze

Typically used in medical and first aid contexts for bandaging wounds. It is a lightweight, absorbent fabric.

  • He wrapped the wound with gauze to stop the bleeding.
  • The nurse applied a piece of gauze to the cut.
mesh

Used in contexts where a strong, breathable fabric is needed, such as in sports gear, screens, or outdoor equipment. It often refers to materials with open spaces between the threads.

  • The sneakers have a mesh upper for better ventilation.
  • They installed insect mesh on the windows.
netting

Used when referring to materials designed to catch or hold something, such as fish nets, sports nets, or protective netting. It generally implies a fabric with larger holes.

  • The fisherman repaired the netting on his boat.
  • They set up netting around the garden to keep out birds.
tulle

Common in fashion and decoration, especially in wedding dresses, veils, and other fancy attire. It is a fine, delicate fabric often associated with formal wear.

  • Her wedding dress had layers of delicate tulle.
  • The curtains were made from a soft, white tulle.

Examples of usage

  • She used gauze to create a unique texture in her artwork.
  • The costume designer incorporated gauze into the costume for added detail.

Translations

Translations of the word "gauze" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gaze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‰เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gaze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผใ‚ผ (gฤze)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gaze

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gazlฤฑ bez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ฆˆ (geojeu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุด (shash)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรกza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gรกza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฑๅธƒ (shฤbรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gaza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grisja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒšแƒ (marla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gasa

Etymology

The word 'gauze' originated from the French word 'gaze' which means 'gauze, muslin'. It was first used in the English language around the early 17th century. Gauze fabric has been used for centuries in medical practices and has evolved to become a standard material for wound care and dressings.

See also: gaze.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,389, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.