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  1. swab:


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Detailed Synonyms for swab in English

swab:

swab [the ~] noun

  1. the swab
    the cervical smear; the swab; the smear
  2. the swab
    the swab; the mop
    • swab [the ~] noun
    • mop [the ~] noun
  3. the swab
    – cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors 1
    the mop; the swab; the swob
    – cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors 1
  4. the swab
    – 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 1
    the swab
    – 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 1

swab

  1. swab

swab verb

  1. swab
    – apply (usually a liquid) to a surface 1
    swab; to dab; swob
    – apply (usually a liquid) to a surface 1
    • swab verb
    • dab verb (dabs, dabbed, dabbing)
      • dab the wall with paint1
    • swob verb
  2. swab
    – wash with a swab or a mop 1
    swab; swob
    – wash with a swab or a mop 1
    • swab verb
      • swab the ship's decks1
    • swob verb

Related Words for "swab":

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Related Definitions for "swab":

  1. cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors1
  2. implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion1
  3. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface1
  4. wash with a swab or a mop1
    • swab the ship's decks1

Related Synonyms for swab