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Rareswab
The correct spelling is swab.
How to pronounce swab
/swɒb/
nounIPA: /swɒb/
Say it like: Swa-b
The correct spelling is swab. 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. For example: "swab the deck of a ship"
Usage Examples
“swab the deck of a ship”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).
- 3.A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
- 4.A mop, especially on a ship.
- 5.A sailor; a swabby.
verb
- 1.To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
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