Meaning of the word tourniquet in English

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tourniquet

US /ˈtɝː.nɪ.kɪt/

UK /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/

a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically applied with a cord or tight bandage and twisted using a stick.

Example:

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The paramedic applied a tourniquet to the injured leg.

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Always use a tourniquet as a last resort for severe bleeding.

Synonym:

constrictor compress bandage ligature

to apply a tourniquet to (a limb or artery).

Example:

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The medic had to tourniquet the soldier's arm to prevent further blood loss.

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It's crucial to know how to properly tourniquet a limb in an emergency.

Synonym:

bind tie constrict compress