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tourniquet

noun

/ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

Meaning

a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels

The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

band, compression band, hemostat, binding

release, loosen

apply a tourniquet, tourniquet use, emergency tourniquet

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

The interconnection between animals, plants and environment.

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of l...

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well