pledget Meaning & Definition
What Does Pledget Mean?
As a noun, pledget means A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore. It is also used to mean A string of oakum used in calking. As a verb, it means To apply a pledget to.
Pledget at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈplɛ.d͡ʒət/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | pledgets |
| Verb forms | pledgets, pledgeting, pledgeted |
Pledget Definition (Noun)
- A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.
- A string of oakum used in calking.
Pledget as a Verb
- To apply a pledget to.
Synonyms of Pledget
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Pledget synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pledget (plural pledgets)
pledget (third-person singular simple present pledgets, present participle pledgeting or pledgetting, simple past and past participle pledgeted or pledgetted)
Words That Rhyme With Pledget
Origin of Pledget
English dialect word for a small plug, using -et (“diminutive suffix”).
Pledget Pronunciation
Pledget is pronounced /ˈplɛ.d͡ʒət/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (plɛ).
Questions People Ask About Pledget
Is pledget a noun or a verb?
Pledget is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of pledget?
The plural of pledget is pledgets.
What is the past tense of pledget?
The past tense of pledget is pledgeted. The present participle is pledgeting.