Meaning & use
gauze
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a thin, light, loosely woven fabric, often used for bandages or sheer clothing.
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The nurse wrapped the wound in sterile gauze.
The bride's veil was made of delicate white gauze.
A note on using this word
Widely used in medicine for dressings, but it also refers to sheer decorative fabrics in fashion and design.
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