Pledget

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛdʒɪt/

Definitions of pledget

noun a small piece of lint, cotton, or the like, for dressing a wound or sore

Example Sentences

A1 I used a pledget to clean the wound on my finger.

A2 The nurse applied a pledget soaked in alcohol to disinfect the injection site.

B1 The doctor used a pledget to apply pressure to the bleeding cut.

B2 After surgery, the surgeon placed a pledget over the incision to absorb any excess fluid.

C1 The medical assistant carefully removed the pledget from the patient's wound before bandaging it.

C2 The emergency medical team quickly used a pledget to stop the bleeding from the deep cut.

Examples of pledget in a Sentence

formal The surgeon used a pledget to apply pressure to the wound during the procedure.

informal I had to use a pledget to stop the bleeding from my cut.

slang Hey, can you pass me that pledget so I can clean up this mess?

figurative Her words acted as a pledget, providing comfort in a time of need.

Grammatical Forms of pledget

• past tense: pledged
• plural: pledgets
• comparative: more pledget
• superlative: most pledget
• present tense: pledges
• future tense: will pledge
• perfect tense: have pledged
• continuous tense: is pledging
• singular: pledget
• positive degree: pledget
• infinitive: to pledge
• gerund: pledging
• participle: pledging

Origin and Evolution of pledget

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pledget' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'plegette' meaning a small piece of cloth or bandage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pledget' evolved to refer to a small piece of absorbent material used in medical procedures or as a dressing for wounds.