pledget

/ˈplɛ.dʒət/

noun

  1. 1

    A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.

  2. 2

    A string of oakum used in calking.

verb

  1. 1

    To apply a pledget to.

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