applicator

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noun

A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface.

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applier
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Meanings

nounapplicator (plural applicators)

plural applicators

  1. A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface.
  2. A tubular device to insert a tampon into the vagina.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna device for applying a substance

Similar
applier
Broader
device
Also see
applier

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From application + -or.

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Translations

Finnish levitin, applikaattori
  • levitintool or device used to apply
  • applikaattoritool or device used to apply
  • asetintubular device
Irish riarthóir
  • riarthóirtool or device used to apply
Polish aplikator
  • aplikatortool or device used to apply
Portuguese aplicador, aplicador
  • aplicadortool or device used to apply
  • aplicadortubular device
Spanish aplicador, aplicador
  • aplicadortool or device used to apply
  • aplicadortubular device
Cite this entry
APA

applicator. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applicator

MLA

“applicator.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applicator. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “applicator,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applicator.

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