Gauze Definition & Meaning

gauze
noun
  1. (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
  2. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

"Gauze" in song lyrics

See how gauze is used in real songs:

  • "Or even yesteryear scrapes fester administer gauze,"
    Aesop Rock — Facemelter *
  • "Leave cats wrapped up in medical gauze"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled — No Joke
  • "We'll dress you up in a suit made out of bandage gauze"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Time to Rock

Usage tips for "gauze"

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