n :  a strip of fabric used to cover a wound, hold a dressing in place, immobilize an injured part, or apply pressure - see CAPELINE ESMARCH BANDAGE PRESSURE BANDAGE SPICA VELPEAU BANDAGE 
, vb, ban*daged  ban*dag*ing vt  :  to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage < a wound>  < a sprained ankle>  vi  :  to apply a bandage ban*dag*er n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  Bi·net age 
 
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