English
Proper noun
en-noun
- A cotton swab consisting of short, thin, flexible, plastic rods with a swab of cotton wool (British)/cotton (US) at each end; they are typically used for cleaning the ears.
Usage notes
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See also
w:Q-tip|Wikipedia article on Q-tips
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