I. ˈbandij, -aan-, -dēj noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from bande strip + -age — more at band
1. : a narrow length of fabric used to cover a wound, hold a dressing in place, immobilize an injured part, or apply pressure
2. : a flexible strip used like a bandage (as one bound over or around something to cover, strengthen, or compress it) ; specifically : a strip of coarse-mesh fabric (as cheesecloth) used in cheesemaking to line the hoop before the curd is put in for pressing
II. “, esp in pres part -dəj verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
: to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage
bandage a wound
bandage a sprained ankle
bandaging and whitewashing the apple trees — Miles Franklin
intransitive verb
: to apply a bandage
were taught how to bandage