What does cotton-wool mean?
Cotton-wool means Alternative form of cotton wool..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative form of cotton wool..
Use cotton-wool when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Cotton-wool means Alternative form of cotton wool..
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Use cotton-wool where its definition matches the intended context.
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