gauze


Definition: Meaning of, gauze in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡɔːz /

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gauze gauzes
[uncountable]
  1. very thin transparent material with very small holes in it
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  2. American English thin cotton with very small holes in it that is used for tying around a wound
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  3. a material made of thin threads of metal or plastic
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gauze used in phrases

  • gauze bandage (noun)
    1. medicine bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
  • gauze-like (adjective)
    1. so thin as to transmit light
  • petrolatum gauze (noun)
    1. gauze saturated with petrolatum
  • wire gauze (noun)
    1. finely interwoven wire, resembling gauze
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