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swab

swab (swob)

 
pronunciation:
swab
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a small piece of absorbent material, such as cotton, that is often attached to an applicator stick and is used for medicinal applications or cleansing.
 
definition 2: a sample or specimen that is removed with this article.
definition 3: a mop that is used esp. on a ship to clean the decks.
definition 4: (slang) a sailor.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: swabs, swobs, swabbing, swobbing, swabbed, swobbed
definition 1: to cleanse, dab, or wipe with or as if with a swab.
definition 2: to use a swab or mop on.
The sailors swabbed the decks.
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