cotton swab - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

cotton swab

a small stick with round pieces of cotton at each end used for hygienic or cosmetic purposesa small stick with round pieces of cotton at each end used for hygienic or cosmetic purposes

Examples

She used a cotton swab to apply ointment to her cut.
He dipped a cotton swab in nail polish remover to fix his manicure.
Cotton swabs are often included in first aid kits for various uses.

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cotton swab

Plural

cotton swabs

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a small stick with round pieces of cotton at each end used for hygienic or cosmetic purposes

She used a cotton swab to apply ointment to her cut.
He dipped a cotton swab in nail polish remover to fix his manicure.
Cotton swabs are often included in first aid kits for various uses.
They used cotton swabs to clean delicate electronic components.