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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

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

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.