Overview of noun swab

The noun swab has 2 senses

• swab -- (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, swob, mop -- (cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors)

Overview of verb swab

The verb swab has 2 senses

• swab, swob -- (wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks")


• dab, swab, swob -- (apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint")