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tourniquet

Pronunciation: /ˈtʊənɪkeɪ, ˈtɔː-/

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Definition of tourniquet

noun

  • a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, probably from Old French tournicle 'coat of mail', influenced by tourner 'to turn'

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The ending of tourniquet is spelled -quet: the t is not spoken because it is a French word.

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