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swab
noun
verb
Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
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swɒb
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noun
Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
noun
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
verb
Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
“Dab the wall with paint”
verb
Wash with a swab or a mop
“Swab the ship's decks”
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Dab the wall with paint
Swab the ship's decks
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