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tampon

[ˈtʰæmpɒn] [ˈtʰæmpɑn]

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noun

Tampon

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.

Examples :

"My aunt brought me a box of tampons for my monthly period. "

Meine Tante brachte mir eine Schachtel Tampons für meine monatliche Periode.

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noun

Pauke, Schlägel

A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Stempelkissen

An inking pad used in lithographic printing.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Tamponieren, ausstopfen

To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.

Examples :

"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.