Swathe (Noun)
Meaning
An enveloping bandage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse carefully wrapped a swathe around the injured limb to immobilize it.
- A swathe of gauze was applied to the wound to stem the bleeding.
- The doctor instructed the patient to keep the swathe in place for at least a week.
- A swathe of elastic bandage was used to hold the knee in place.
- A swathe was tightly wrapped around the sprained ankle to provide support.