spiral bandage spiral bandage /ˈspaɪrəl ˈbændɪdʒ/

noun

1. An oblique bandage in which successive turns overlap preceding turns  ( spiral bandage )
   an oblique bandage in which successive turns overlap preceding turns
    The nurse expertly applied a spiral bandage, wrapping it in successive overlapping turns.
   The nurse expertly applied a spiral bandage, wrapping it in successive overlapping turns.
   
   

 isthmus isthmus /ˈɪsməs/

noun

1. A cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure  ( band , isthmus )
   a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
   
2. A relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas  ( isthmus )
   a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
    The isthmus connects the two landmasses, making travel more accessible.
   The isthmus connects the two landmasses, making travel more accessible.
   
   

 override override /ˈoʊvɝˌraɪd/

noun

1. The act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something  ( nullification , override )
   the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
   
2. A manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device  ( override )
   a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
    When the automatic system failed, the engineer had to use the override to regain control.
   When the automatic system failed, the engineer had to use the override to regain control.
   
   

verb

1. () Rule against  ( overrule , overthrow , overturn , override , reverse )
   rule against
    The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
   The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
   
2. (riding) ride (a horse) too hard  ( override )
   (riding) ride (a horse) too hard
   
3. Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)  ( override )
   counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
   
4. Prevail over  ( override )
   prevail over
    Health considerations override financial concerns
   health considerations override financial concerns
   

 energiser energiser /ˈɛnərdʒaɪzər/

noun

1. [British] A device that supplies electrical energy  ( energiser [British] , energizer )
   a device that supplies electrical energy
   
   
2. [British] Someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people  ( animator , energiser [British] , energizer , vitaliser [British] , vitalizer )
   someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people