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.