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GAUZE

(noun, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Gauze.

How to pronounce gauze:

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Gauze - as a noun

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gauze bandage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cotton8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
netting8veiling11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mesh9meshing13meshwork20net3network14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gauze - as a verb

To apply a dressing of gauze

To mist; to become gauze-like.

Example Sentences

"She wrapped the wound with a piece of sterile gauze."
"The surgeon used a layer of gauze to absorb any excess blood."
"The nurse placed a roll of gauze on the patient's injury."
"He wore a gauze bandage over his sprained wrist."
"The material of her dress was so sheer that it looked like gauze."
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Word Game Points

Is GAUZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gauze is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAUZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is GAUZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gauze is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAUZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is GAUZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gauze is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAUZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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