applicator
noun/ˈæplɪkeɪtər/
Frequency rank: #18,776 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A device or tool used to apply a substance to a surface.
Example sentence
She used the small applicator to apply the ointment evenly across the wound.
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