noun🔗ShareTamponA 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."My aunt brought me a box of tampons for my monthly period. "Meine Tante brachte mir eine Schachtel Tampons für meine monatliche Periode.medicinebodyphysiologyanatomysexitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePauke, SchlägelA double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum."The drummer used a special tampon to hit the bass drum harder during the band's practice. "Der Schlagzeuger benutzte einen speziellen Pauken-Schlägel, um während der Probe der Band härter auf die große Trommel zu schlagen.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStempelkissenAn inking pad used in lithographic printing."The lithographer carefully re-inked the tampon before printing the next set of posters. "Der Lithograf betupfte das Stempelkissen sorgfältig neu, bevor er die nächste Reihe von Postern druckte.artmaterialwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTamponieren, ausstopfenTo plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress."The nurse tamponed the small cut on the boy's knee to stop the bleeding. "Die Krankenschwester tamponierte die kleine Schnittwunde am Knie des Jungen, um die Blutung zu stoppen.medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
