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绷 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to draw tight; to stretch taut; to tack (with thread or pin); (bound form) embroidery hoop
to have a taut face
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embroidery frame
trampoline
to stretch taut
to stretch taut
spring
rectangular frame with a palm fiber mat woven across it
tight
to strip, tie up, hang and beat sb, an ancient torture technique
plaster cast
to have a taut face
Notice where 绷 sits in each complete thought.
He wound a bandage around the wound.
Source: Tatoeba #2177504 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe fans went silent as they nervously watched the penalty shootout between the two teams.
Source: Tatoeba #3579553 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe cleansed the wound before putting on a bandage.
Source: Tatoeba #1750361 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe bandage was wound around the wound.
Source: Tatoeba #2177507 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe nurse gently put a bandage around my head.
Source: Tatoeba #5550308 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.