Pledget

[pledʒit]

Definition

(n.) A small plug.

(n.) A string of oakum used in calking.

(n.) A compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the matter discharged.

Editor: Manuel

Definition

n. a wad of lint cotton &c. as for a wound or sore: an oakum string used in caulking.

Checker: Percy