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Tourniquet

Verb / ˈtɜ:ˌnɪkɪt / Another word for tourniquet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tourniquet is a device used to stop bleeding by compressing a blood vessel.

Synonyms & similar words

compressionbandage bandage ligature compress clamp constrictor garrote hobble straitjacket vice noose shackle fetter manacle bond restriction constraint tie fastening grip hold

Example sentences

  1. The nurse applied a tourniquet to the patient's arm before drawing blood.
  2. The hiker used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from his injured leg.
  3. The soldier tightly secured the tourniquet around his wounded comrade's leg.
  4. The paramedic quickly reached for a tourniquet to control the bleeding.
  5. In emergencies, a tourniquet can be a life-saving tool.

Quotes

  • Life is a tourniquet that stops the bleeding of our existence.
  • Love can act as a tourniquet, stopping the bleeding of the soul.
  • Sometimes we need a mental tourniquet to stop the flow of negative thoughts.

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