Definition of bandage
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a strip of fabric used especially to cover, dress, and bind up wounds
2
: a flexible strip or band used to cover, strengthen, or compress something
bandage
verb
bandaged; bandaging
Definition of bandage (Entry 2 of 2)
: to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage
bandage a wound a bandaged ankle
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The first known use of bandage was in 1599
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