English noun: tampon | |||
1. | tampon (artifact) plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plug, stopper, stopple | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Tampax | ||
English verb: tampon | |||
1. | tampon (contact) plug with a tampon | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plug, secure, stop up | ||