Alphabet Filter:

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z

Results

Definition of gauze:

A very thin, slight, transparent stuff, generally of silk; also, any fabric resembling silk gauze; as, wire gauze; cotton gauze.
Having the qualities of gauze; thin; light; as, gauze merino underclothing.

Synonyms:

mosquito netting, veil, bandage, veiling, sterile dressing, dressing, cheesecloth, netting, sterile cloth, gauze bandage.

Usage examples:

After being left to dry for three months, a gauze was glued on the impression made by oil; and on the latter, a fine canvas.

- "Paris As It Was and As It Is", Francis W. Blagdon.
A Japanese draught screen, embroidered in silk upon gauze and arranged carelessly, put a finish to the most picturesque drawing- room Jack had yet seen in Bengal.

- "Banked Fires", E. W. (Ethel Winifred) Savi.
Double windows are recommended, but of the lattice kind, so that they may open, and with wire- gauze blinds fitted into the opening, and calico blinds, which may be wetted when additional coolness is required.

- "The Book of Household Management", Mrs. Isabella Beeton.