swab

Definition of swab

Nouns

implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
Type of:
implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
Synonyms:
mop, swob
Types:
dry mop, dust mop, dustmop
a dry swab for dusting floors
sponge mop
a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent
Type of:
cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement
any of a large class of implements used for cleaning

Verbs

wash with a swab or a mop
"swab the ship's decks"
Synonyms:
swob
Type of:
mop, mop up, wipe up
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
Synonyms:
dab, swob
Type of:
apply, put on
apply to a surface

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Words that contain swab

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