bandage

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
  2. verb wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
  3. verb dress by covering or binding

Etymology

Borrowed from French bandage.

In classic literature

Synonyms

patch

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