applicators
Tools for applying
Applicators are devices or tools used to apply something to a surface—typically substances that would be messy, imprecise, or unsanitary to apply by hand.
Cotton swabs, makeup brushes, and tampon inserters are all applicators.
The term appears frequently in medical, cosmetic, and industrial contexts: The kit includes a foam applicator for the sealant.
Absorbent cleaning material
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- wandThin ceremonial stick
- blenderMotorized food puréeing appliance
- puffBrief burst of air
dauber · mascara · foundation · eyeliner · lip gloss · beauty · makeup · concealer
Bonding substance
- spreaderTool for distribution
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
caulk · sealant · epoxy · putty knife · dispensing · nozzle · squeeze bottle · hot melt
Applied surface covering
- paintColored coating substance
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- spray gunPressurized painting device
roller · powder · electrostatic · dip · brush · finish · sealant · primer
Absorbent cleaning implement
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
cream · sterile · disposable · wooden stick · treatment · topical · medication · wound care
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
broadcast · spreader · nozzle · tank · boom · backpack · irrigation · crop duster
sponge
Absorbent cleaning material
puff · dauber · mascara · foundation · eyeliner · lip gloss · beauty · makeup · concealer · primer
glue
Bonding substance
tape · caulk · sealant · epoxy · putty knife · dispensing · nozzle · squeeze bottle · hot melt · contact cement
coating
Applied surface covering
spray gun · roller · powder · electrostatic · dip · brush · finish · sealant · primer · protective
swab
Absorbent cleaning implement
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
gel · cream · sterile · disposable · wooden stick · treatment · topical · medication · wound care · iodine
sprayer
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- fertilizerSoil nutrient supplement
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
seed · broadcast · spreader · nozzle · tank · boom · backpack · irrigation · crop duster · granular
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- makeupmascara, blush, eyeliner, lipstick, concealer
- cosmeticslipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush
- Feminine Hygienetampon, tampons, pad, pads, maxi pad
- brushesbrush, paintbrushes, toothbrushes, bristle brush, hairbrush
- medical suppliesbandage, gauze, latex gloves, syringe, nitrile gloves