tampon

  1. Noun.  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.
  2. Noun.  A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.
  3. Verb.  (medicine) To plug a wound with a tampon or compress.

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