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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

  1. noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
  2. noun A mop, especially one used to clean the deck of a ship.
  3. verb To clean or wipe something using a swab.

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