Bandage

usgb/ˈbændɪdʒ/Volume
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Medical ContextPlay
The noun 'bandage' is often used within medical or first-aid situations. SlideThe doctor changed the patient's bandage during the check-up.
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Types of BandagesPlay
'Bandage' can refer to various forms like adhesive strips, gauze, or wraps. SlideThe nurse used an elastic bandage to wrap the sprained ankle.
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Figurative UsePlay
Sometimes 'bandage' is used figuratively to mean a temporary solution to a problem. SlideRestricting internet access is just a bandage on the issue of cyberbullying.