tampon

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

To plug or stop with a tampon.

In surgery, a plug inserted to stop hemorrhage.

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

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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.

To plug with a tampon.

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.

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.

A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.