#1 swab v. [swob] wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks". wn
#2 swab n. 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. wn
#3 swab n. [swob, mop] cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors. wn
#4 swab v. [dab, swob] apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint". wn
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