Meaning Of The Word Swab

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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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