Definitions for: Gauze


[n] a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
[n] (medical) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings



Webster (1913) Definition: Gauze, n. [F. gaze; so called because it was first
introduced from Gaza, a city of Palestine.]
A very thin, slight, transparent stuff, generally of silk;
also, any fabric resembling silk gauze; as, wire gauze;
cotton gauze.

Gauze dresser, one employed in stiffening gauze.


Gauze, a.
Having the qualities of gauze; thin; light; as, gauze merino
underclothing.

Synonyms: gauze bandage, netting, veiling

See Also: bandage, cheesecloth, cotton, cotton cloth, gossamer, mesh, net, petrolatum gauze, surgical dressing

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