1syllable
swob
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Definitions ofswob
1noun
- A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
- A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).
- A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
- A mop, especially on a ship.
- A sailor; a swabby.
- A naval officer's epaulet.
1verb
- To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
Example: "swab the deck of a ship"
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