Bandage ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bandage ( noun )

1. A strip or piece of cloth, or other material, used to cover and protect a wound or injured part of the body.
2. A strip of adhesive tape used to hold a dressing in place.

Origin:

From the old french word bande, meaning a strip or band, which ultimately derives from the latin word bindare, meaning to bind or tie.

Examples:

1. She wrapped a bandage around her sprained ankle.
2. The nurse applied a bandage to the cut on his finger.
3. He tore off a piece of his shirt to use as a bandage for her head.
4. The bandage on his arm was dirty and needed to be changed.
5. After removing the bandage, the wound had started to heal nicely.

(As a verb)

Bandage ( verb )

1. A strip or piece of cloth, or other material, used to cover and protect a wound or injured part of the body.
2. A strip of adhesive tape used to hold a dressing in place.

Origin:

From the old french word bande, meaning a strip or band, which ultimately derives from the latin word bindare, meaning to bind or tie.

Examples:

1. She wrapped a bandage around her sprained ankle.
2. The nurse applied a bandage to the cut on his finger.
3. He tore off a piece of his shirt to use as a bandage for her head.
4. The bandage on his arm was dirty and needed to be changed.
5. After removing the bandage, the wound had started to heal nicely.