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