TOURNIQUETS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word tourniquets. (close relations)
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| bandage | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body verb • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose • dress by covering or binding | ||||||
| binding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority | ||||||
| compress | verbv | |||||
noun • a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) verb • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||
| garrote | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation verb • strangle with an iron collar | ||||||
| harness | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) • stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart verb • put a harness • exploit the power of • control and direct with or as if by reins • keep in check | ||||||
| ligament | nounn | |||||
noun • a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs • any connection or unifying bond | ||||||
| ligature | nounn | |||||
noun • (music) a group of notes connected by a slur • character consisting of two or more letters combined into one • a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone • thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) • something used to tie or bind • the act of tying or binding things together | ||||||
| straitjacket | nounn | |||||
noun • anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines • a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person | ||||||
| strap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||
| compression bandage | nounn | |||||
noun • bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure | ||||||
