COTTON WOOL Definition & Meaning

cotton wool

cotton wool

Also calledpurified cotton bleached and sterilized cotton from which the gross impurities, such as the seeds and waxy matter, have been removed: used for surgical dressings, tampons, etc Usual US termabsorbent cotton
cotton in the natural state
informal.
1. a state of pampered comfort and protection
2. ( as modifier )
  a cotton-wool existence

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First recorded in 1590–1600

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"For Arsenal to achieve anything they have to keep Havertz fit and wrap him up in cotton wool. That is a big ask."

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It also advises using damp cotton wool to clean the eyes.

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She decorated it economically, using cotton wool to mimic snow, the auctioneers said.

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The fly-half finished the night on 1,090 from 115 internationals before he was replaced at half-time to be, presumably, wrapped in cotton wool.

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Ireland and their fans will want Sexton to be wrapped in cotton wool between matches as they pursue a first world title.

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