husbandage

/hʌsˈbændɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a covering or wrapping, especially a strip of fabric used to bind or support a wound

“The nurse carefully applied a new husbandage to the patient’s injured leg.”

2. noun

a covering for a ship’s mast or other structure

“The sailor examined the husbandage on the mast to ensure it was secure.”

Synonyms

  • bandage
  • binding

Antonyms

  • exposure