Basic Details
Word: Gauze
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thin, transparent fabric used for bandaging or covering wounds.
Synonyms: Bandage, cloth, mesh
Antonyms: Thick fabric, heavy material
Idioms and Phrases
- Gauze over it: To cover up something or make it seem better than it is. Example: "Don't just gauze over it; we need to address the problem directly."
- Through the gauze: To look at something in a way that is not completely clear or is somewhat obscured. Example: "I saw the world through the gauze of childhood innocence."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The nurse carefully wrapped the gauze around the patient's injured arm to protect the cut.
Example 2: For the school project, we used gauze to create a light and airy effect in our artwork.
Example 3: When making costumes, we often choose gauze for its delicate appearance.
Fun Fact
Did you know that gauze was originally made from silk in ancient times? Now, its commonly made from cotton, making it soft and breathable for medical uses.
Famous Quote
"Only in the darkness can you see the stars." Martin Luther King Jr. (This quote speaks to visibility, akin to how gauze can make something both visible yet somewhat obscured.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gauze" mean?
a) A type of solid material
b) A thin transparent fabric
c) A heavy blanket
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A thin transparent fabric
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gauze"?
a) Bandage
b) Wool
c) Leather
d) Cotton
Answer: a) Bandage
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "gauze"?
a) Mesh
b) Thick fabric
c) Cotton
d) Silk
Answer: b) Thick fabric
4. Which sentence uses "gauze" correctly?
a) The gauze took a long time to cook.
b) The doctor put gauze on the cut to help it heal.
c) I wore gauze on my head for my hairstyle.
d) The gauze flew away in the wind.
Answer: b) The doctor put gauze on the cut to help it heal.
5. Which idiom means to hide or cover up something?
a) Gauze over it
b) Happy as a clam
c) Under the weather
d) Do not judge a book by its cover
Answer: a) Gauze over it
