Reading Theme:
Bandage: Definition, Types & How to Use (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：Wound covering (Bandage)
Bandage
/ˈbændɪdʒ/
n./v.
A strip of material, like cloth or gauze, used to cover and protect a wound from dirt and infection.
Wound covering
➕
/wuːnd ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
n./v.
A piece of cloth or other material used to wrap and protect a wound.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Bande (French: strip) + -age (suffix forming nouns), meaning 'a strip of cloth'.
💡 Mnemonic
Band + age: think of wrapping a band around a wound until it heals with age.
📖 Example
After a small kitchen accident, she quickly grabbed a bandage to cover the cut on her finger.
After a small kitchen accident, she quickly grabbed a bandage to cover the cut on her finger.
🔗 Collocations
apply a bandage – put a bandage on a wound
change a bandage – replace a used bandage with a new one
bandage adhesive – the sticky part of a bandage that sticks to the skin
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
From French 'bande' (strip) and '-age', originally referring to a strip of cloth used for binding wounds; entered English in the 16th century.
Meaning 2：Wrap with a bandage (Bandage)
Bandage
/ˈbændɪdʒ/
n./v.
To wrap a wound with a bandage to keep it clean, stop bleeding, or hold a dressing in place.
Wrap with a bandage
➕
/ræp wɪð ə ˈbændɪdʒ/
n./v.
To apply a bandage to a wound or injury.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The teacher showed the students how to properly bandage a sprained ankle during the health class.
The teacher showed the students how to properly bandage a sprained ankle during the health class.
🔗 Collocations
bandage a wound – put a bandage on a wound
bandage an injury – apply a bandage to an injured area
properly bandage – bandage correctly to ensure effectiveness
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
Wordbook
Your data is saved in this browser