applicator
Dispenser for substances
An applicator is a device for applying something to a surface—a wand for mascara, a stick for lip balm, a sponge for foundation.
Medical applicators deliver ointments or insert tampons.
The word emphasizes the tool rather than the substance: Use the applicator to spread the adhesive evenly.
Flow-directing pipe fitting
- triggerWhat initiates action
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- syringeMedical injection tool
spray · squirt · meter · dose · tube · bottle · dropper · plunger
Bristled cleaning tool
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- dauberCareless applier of paint
- stencilCutout pattern for painting
glue · paint · dye · stain · varnish · lacquer · gilding · decoupage
Medical injection tool
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- single-useFor one application only
disposable · gauze · bandage · dressing · ointment · topical · specimen · sample
Underlying support structure
- eyeshadowTinted lid cosmetic
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
mascara · powder · primer · highlighter · contour · sponge · pencil · liner
nozzle
Flow-directing pipe fitting
syringe · spray · squirt · meter · dose · tube · bottle · dropper · plunger · cartridge
brush
Bristled cleaning tool
stencil · glue · paint · dye · stain · varnish · lacquer · gilding · decoupage · fabric
syringe
Medical injection tool
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- sterileFree from microorganisms
single-use · disposable · gauze · bandage · dressing · ointment · topical · specimen · sample · insertion
foundation
Underlying support structure
concealer · mascara · powder · primer · highlighter · contour · sponge · pencil · liner · gloss
roller
Rotating cylindrical tool
adhesive · epoxy · coating · lubricant · primer · paint · finish · pneumatic · pressurized · heated
spatula
Flat-bladed kitchen tool
squeegee · blade · offset · frosting · butter · paste · adhesive · grout · caulk · spackle
- drug packagingpill bottle, medicine bottle, prescription bottle, vial, ampule
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- beauty toolspowder brush, blush brush, foundation brush, eyeshadow brush, lip brush
- craft toolscraft knife, X-Acto knife, scissors, glue gun, cutting mat
- disposablesplastic bag, plastic bags, paper plate, straws, tissue
- painting suppliesbrushes, paint, paint tubes, paintbrush, brush
applicatorcontainer
Thing for storing items
receptacle · reservoir · holder · collector
- job applicationFormal request for employment
- college applicationsDocuments requesting university enrollment
- application formDocument for requesting consideration
- heat applicationDelivering warmth to tissue
- application processSteps to seek admission
- application deadlineFinal date for submissions