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

  1. The doctor pressed a pledget of gauze against the wound to stop the bleeding.
  2. The nurse carefully applied a pledget of alcohol to the injection site.
  3. The patient's skin was cleansed with sterile pledgets before surgery.
  4. The medical assistant used a pledget to remove excess ointment from the wound.
  5. The dentist soaked a pledget of cotton in anesthetic and placed it on the patient's tooth.
  6. The beautician dipped a pledget in makeup remover and gently wiped away the excess.
  7. The technician applied a pledget of anti-bacterial solution to the equipment to sterilize it.
  8. The artist used a pledget of turpentine to clean the paintbrushes.
  9. The professor distributed pledgets of paper for students to write their notes on.
  10. 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.