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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 action or process of intervening.

a wooden crosspiece for joining two animals to pull a cart or plow; burden or oppression

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

the act of obtaining or gaining something, often knowledge, skills, or property