gauze (Meaning)
gauze (n)
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
gauze (n.)
A very thin, slight, transparent stuff, generally of silk; also, any fabric resembling silk gauze; as, wire gauze; cotton gauze.
gauze (a.)
Having the qualities of gauze; thin; light; as, gauze merino underclothing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gauze
gauze Sentence Examples
- The nurse gently dabbed the gauze over the wound to staunch the bleeding.
- The gauze bandage provided a sterile covering for the surgical incision.
- The gauze swabs were used to collect samples for medical testing.
- A roll of gauze was necessary for packing the cavity during surgery.
- The surgeon deftly applied gauze compresses to control the post-operative bleeding.
- The gauze dressing protected the skin from irritation and infection.
- The gauze filter helped to purify the water for drinking.
- The artist used gauze to create a hazy effect in their painting.
- The gauze curtains softly diffused the sunlight in the bedroom.
- The antique tablecloth was carefully wrapped in gauze to preserve its delicate fabric.
FAQs About the word gauze
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings, a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weaveA very thin, slight, transpa
cloud, fog,haze, mist, murk, steam, reek, brume, smoke,soup
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The nurse gently dabbed the gauze over the wound to staunch the bleeding.
The gauze bandage provided a sterile covering for the surgical incision.
The gauze swabs were used to collect samples for medical testing.
A roll of gauze was necessary for packing the cavity during surgery.
