field dressing

"Field dressing" can refer to techniques in both hunting and emergency medicine, emphasizing immediate, on-site actions.

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Definition

B2Hunting

(technical)The process of removing the internal organs from a hunted animal to prevent spoilage.

Example

  • After the deer was shot, the hunter performed a field dressing to preserve the meat.

C1Emergency Medicine

(technical)A bandage applied to a wound in a non-clinical setting, such as during combat or in the wilderness.

Example

  • The soldier used a field dressing to stop the bleeding from his injury.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "field dressing":

dressing downdressing stick