cotton swab
1 of 1noun/ˈkɑtn̩ swɑb/
Forms:cotton swabs
1
a small stick with round pieces of cotton at each end used for hygienic or cosmetic purposes
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- 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.