Verband
- In English, 'verband' is not a standard word. It is a German word meaning 'association', 'organization', or 'bandage'. In English contexts, it might be used to refer to a group or association, often in a borrowed or specific context. nounThe chess club formed a verband to organize local tournaments.The verband of musicians decided to hold a charity concert.
- In medical contexts, 'verband' can refer to a bandage or dressing used to cover wounds, derived from its German usage. nounThe nurse applied a verband to the patient's wound to prevent infection.After the surgery, a verband was used to protect the incision site.