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Swathing (Noun)

Meaning

Cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The nurse applied a fresh layer of swathing to the patient's wound to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • After giving birth, the mother carefully wrapped her newborn in soft swathing for warmth and comfort.
  • To keep her daughter warm on a chilly winter night, she tucked her in tightly with several layers of swathing.
  • The historical reenactor wore intricate swathing around her head, echoing traditional Victorian-era clothing.
  • The doctor's orders were to change the injured player's swathing every few hours to monitor the progress of the bruised ankle.

Related Words

  • Swathe (verb)
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