cotton swab
US /ˈkɑː.tən swɑːb/
UK /ˈkɑː.tən swɑːb/
1.
a small wad of cotton on a short stick, used for cleaning or applying medication
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She used a cotton swab to clean the baby's ears.
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Apply the antiseptic with a sterile cotton swab.
a small wad of cotton on a short stick, used for cleaning or applying medication