bandage
Translation
bandage, plaster, dressing
Examples
The nurse put a bandage on my cut.
The nurse put a plaster on my cut.
He wrapped the bandage around his sprained ankle.
He wrapped the bandage around his sprained ankle.
Grammar Patterns
to put ((a bandage)) on (sth.) to apply a bandage She put a bandage on her knee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dressing, plaster, wrap
Etymology
From French 'bandage', from 'bande' ('strip'). It is literally a strip used for binding.
Memory Tips
It's the word 'band' with the suffix '-age'. Think of a 'band' used to cover an injury.