tampone

Definitions of tampone
  1. noun
    plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)
    see moresee less
    type of:
    spina
    blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
  2. noun
    something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
    synonyms: tappabuchi
    see moresee less
    type of:
    ripiego
    a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
  3. noun
    a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
    see moresee less
    type of:
    blocco
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
  4. noun
    absorbent paper used to dry ink
    see moresee less
    type of:
    carta, cartamodello
    a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  5. noun
    a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
    synonyms: respingente
    see moresee less
    type of:
    strumento
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘tampone'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family