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gauze

noun \ˈgȯz\

: a very thin cloth : cloth so thin that you can see through it

: loosely woven cotton that is used as a bandage

Full Definition of GAUZE

a : a thin often transparent fabric used chiefly for clothing or draperies

b : a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing

c : a firm woven fabric of metal or plastic filaments

: haze

— gauze·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

— gauz·i·ly \ˈgȯ-zə-lē\ adverb

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Origin of GAUZE

Middle French gaze

First Known Use: 1561

Related to GAUZE

Synonyms: brume, fog, haze, mist, murk, reek, smog, soup

Rhymes with GAUZE

cause, 'cause, clause, hawse, pause, tawse, yaws

GAUZELIKE Defined for Kids

gauze

noun \ˈgȯz\

Definition of GAUZE for Kids

: a thin fabric that allows light to pass through it

: loosely woven cotton used as a bandage

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gauze

noun \ˈgȯz\

Medical Definition of GAUZE

: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing

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