yes. though gauze isn't as fine as cheesecloth, it would work for applications where a fine weave isn't necessary, such as bandaging and dressing a wound, or, possibly, a turkey. except for vaseline...
Possible cheesecloth substitutes include the following:
muslin
coffee filters (the paper kind)
white pillow cases or bed sheets
pantyhose
medical gauze (the holes/spaces are a little larger...
A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place or function of another. In cooking, it would be an ingredient which can replace another. For example, if you are baking cookies and your recipe...