Word
patti
Phoneticspat·ti
/ˈpæti/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor applied a patti to the wound.”
contextual
“The workers used a wooden patti to reinforce the frame of the old door.”
complex
“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.
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