pledget (Meaning)
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pledget (n.)
A small plug.
A string of oakum used in calking.
A compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the matter discharged.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pledget
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pledget Sentence Examples
- The doctor pressed a pledget of gauze against the wound to stop the bleeding.
- The nurse carefully applied a pledget of alcohol to the injection site.
- The patient's skin was cleansed with sterile pledgets before surgery.
- The medical assistant used a pledget to remove excess ointment from the wound.
- The dentist soaked a pledget of cotton in anesthetic and placed it on the patient's tooth.
- The beautician dipped a pledget in makeup remover and gently wiped away the excess.
- The technician applied a pledget of anti-bacterial solution to the equipment to sterilize it.
- The artist used a pledget of turpentine to clean the paintbrushes.
- The professor distributed pledgets of paper for students to write their notes on.
- The artist soaked a pledget of watercolor in the palette and began to create a masterpiece.
FAQs About the word pledget
A small plug., A string of oakum used in calking., A compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressin
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The doctor pressed a pledget of gauze against the wound to stop the bleeding.
The nurse carefully applied a pledget of alcohol to the injection site.
The patient's skin was cleansed with sterile pledgets before surgery.
The medical assistant used a pledget to remove excess ointment from the wound.
