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cot·ton
 cotton
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a plant that makes soft, white fibers. These fibers are used to make thread or cloth.
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| definition 2: |
the soft, white fiber of this plant.
The cotton was spun and dyed in a factory. |
| definition 3: |
thread or cloth made from cotton fibers.
I wore a cotton shirt and wool trousers. |
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a British word for thread, often on a spool, used for sewing.
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a soft mass of cotton fibers used especially for cleaning the skin.
The nurse wiped the patient's arm with cotton before giving him the shot.
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