patti
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈpæti// pat·ti
n. a thin, flat strip of material used in construction or medicine. You might see this word used for a bandage or a piece of wood used to support a structure.
n. a thin strip or band of material, such as wood, metal, or fabric. In a medical context, refers to a bandage or compress; in construction, refers to a lath or supporting strip.
The doctor applied a patti to the wound.
The workers used a wooden patti to reinforce the frame of the old door.
In traditional architecture, the patti serves as a decorative yet functional band that separates different sections of the wall or ceiling.
Usage
Commonly used in South Asian English to refer to a bandage or a strip of material.