cotonete — meaning in English
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English meaning
- swab noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
Senses
cotonete is used for these senses in English:
- cotton swab A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.
- swab A mop, especially on a ship.
swab — full definition
- noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
- noun A mop, especially one used to clean the deck of a ship.
- verb To clean or wipe something using a swab.