gauze
This term evokes a sense of breathability and fragility. In medical contexts, it suggests sterility and protection, acting as a porous barrier that allows a wound to breathe while keeping contaminants out.
In fashion and interior design, the word carries a connotation of ethereal lightness and translucency. It is used to describe materials that soften light or create a layered, airy aesthetic in clothing.
Meanings
A thin, translucent fabric of cotton or silk with a loose open weave, used primarily for medical dressings or clothing.
The nurse wrapped the wound in sterile gauze.
A lightweight, sheer fabric used in dressmaking to create airy or layered garments.
The bridal veil was made of a delicate white gauze.
Phrasal Verbs
gauze up
to wrap a wound or body part extensively with gauze for protection or stabilization
The athlete had to have his ankle gauzed up before returning to the game.