Meaning

2 senses
  1. A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface.

    a device for applying a substance

  2. A tubular device to insert a tampon into the vagina.

Translations

3 languages

Origin

From application + -or.

From application + -or.

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Forms

plural: applicators
Singularapplicator
Pluralapplicators

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a device for applying a substance:applier

Word family

4 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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