applicator

[ ap-li-key-ter ]

noun

1. a simple device, as a rod, spatula, or the like, for applying medication, cosmetics, glue, or any other substance not usually touched with the fingers.

applicator

/ ˈæplɪˌkeɪtə /

noun

1. a device, such as a spatula or rod, for applying a medicine, glue, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicator¹

1650–60; applicate ( applicative ) + -or ²

Example Sentences

These tags may be applied by using either a pole applicator or a crossbow and crossbow bolts.

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The ears are also carefully cleansed with a squeezed-out dip of boracic acid on the applicator.

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"Lift your chin," Lea said, brandishing the antiseptic applicator she had found in the medicine kit.

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By touching the surface with the applicator, one can determine the depth of nail destroyed before washing off the excess sulphide.

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A cotton wound applicator, unless dipped into a strongly antiseptic solution, contains millions of bacteria from the fingers.

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