CEFR B1

bandaging

verb

Meaning

Applying a strip of material to a wound or injured part of the body to provide support or protection.

Examples

She was busy bandaging her brother's scraped elbow after he fell off his bike.
Proper bandaging of the ankle can help reduce swelling after a sprain.

Synonyms: wrapping, dressing, binding, swathing

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bandaging (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˈbændɪdʒɪŋ

Definition

Applying a strip of material to a wound or injured part of the body to provide support or protection.

Examples

She was busy bandaging her brother's scraped elbow after he fell off his bike.
Proper bandaging of the ankle can help reduce swelling after a sprain.

How to Use bandaging

bandage something up (phrasal verb): to completely cover an injury with a bandage — "He bandaged up his finger after cutting it in the kitchen."
bandage something with (prepositional phrase): to use a specific material to apply a bandage — "The nurse bandaged the wound with sterile gauze."

Synonyms of bandaging

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