An instrument for cleaning earwax out of the ear. Also figurative. Cf. toothpick, n. 1.
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释义 | the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > cleaning > cleaning or cleanliness of the person > [noun] > implement for cleaning ears (5) ear-pick1392 An instrument for cleaning earwax out of the ear. Also figurative. Cf. toothpick, n. 1. ear-picker1481 = ear-pick, n. pike1570 An implement for clearing the ear, an ear-pick. Obsolete. rare. aurilave1874 An instrument for cleansing the external ear and auditory meatus. Q-tip1926 A small, thin stick of plastic, paper, or wood with a cotton-wool swab at each end, used in personal hygiene, first aid, etc. |
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