Found 2 items, similar to tourniquet.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: tourniquet tourniquet n : bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure [syn: compression bandage]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Tourniquet Tourniquet \Tour"ni*quet\, n. [F., fr. tourner to turn.] (Surg.) An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means. [1913 Webster]