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n. A plug of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to check a flow of blood or to absorb secretions, especially one designed for insertion into the vagina during menstruation.

v. To plug or stop with a tampon.

n. A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

n. A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.

n. An inking pad used in lithographic printing.

v. To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.

n. A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, absorb secretions (as from menstruation), or for the application of medicine.

v. To plug with a tampon.

n. In surgery, a plug inserted to stop hemorrhage.

n. In hair-dressing, a cushion of curled hair or the like, used to support the hair in a puff or roll.

n. See the quotation.

In surgery, to plug tightly, as a wound or a natural orifice, with cotton, linen, or other form of tampon, to stop hemorrhage, to dilate the orifice, or for other purposes.

n. plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)

v. plug with a tampon

"In response to the commenter Lee, anyone who refers to a feminist backlash as a "tempest in a tampon" is not going to like or understand the answers to any questions he might ask."

tamponed    tamponing    tampons   

plug    secure    stop up   

tracheal tampon    tampion    sanitary napkin    sanitary towel   

cotton-tipped    mouthwash    deodorant    adgrunt    anesthezine    toiletries    soft-drink    shampoo    shock-proof    fornix