swab
— Noun
– English
~ cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
swab
— Noun
– English
~ 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
swab
— Verb
– English
~ apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
swab
— Verb
– English
~ wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks"