Meaning Of The Word Swab
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Swab Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Swab?
swab in American English
a yarn mop, usually used wet, for cleaning decks, floors, etc. noun: a large mop used on shipboard for cleaning decks, living quarters, etc transitive verb: to clean with or as if with a swab swab in British English noun: a small piece of cotton, gauze, etc, for use in applying medication, cleansing a wound, or obtaining a specimen of a secretion, etc verb: to clean or medicate with or as if with a swab Swab. in American English Swabia |
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