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sponge stick

sponge stick noun: an absorbent sponge (or folded gauze) attached to a long handle or surgical clamp; used in healthcare settings to absorb fluids, apply topical antiseptics, or clean hard-to-reach areas safely.

Noun

sponge stick (plural sponge sticks)

  1. An absorbent sponge (or folded gauze) attached to a long handle or surgical clamp; used in healthcare settings to absorb fluids, apply topical antiseptics, or clean hard-to-reach areas safely.

Forms of sponge stick

pluralsponge sticks

Questions about sponge stick

What does sponge stick mean?
Sponge stick means an absorbent sponge (or folded gauze) attached to a long handle or surgical clamp; used in healthcare settings to absorb fluids, apply topical antiseptics, or clean hard-to-reach areas safely.
What part of speech is sponge stick?
Sponge stick is a noun.
What is the plural of sponge stick?
The plural of sponge stick is sponge sticks.

Words near sponge stick in the dictionary

  1. sponge pudding
  2. sponge puddings
  3. sponge roll
  4. sponge rolls
  5. sponge rubber
  6. sponge stick
  7. sponge tax
  8. sponge taxes
  9. sponge toffee
  10. sponge up
  11. sponge-bag

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