tourniquet

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure

Etymology

From French tourniquet, from tourner (“to turn”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

compression bandage

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