applicator
noun/ˈæplɪkeɪtə(r)/
/ˈæplɪkeɪtər/
- a small tool that is used to put a substance onto a surface, or to put something into an object
- Use the applicator to apply cream to the affected area.
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Latin applicat- ‘fastened to’ (from the verb applicare) + -or.Want to learn more?
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