tourniquet Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
    compression bandage.

WordNet

Tour"ni*quet noun
Etymology
F., fr. tourner to turn.
Definitions
  1. (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.

Webster 1913