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Swob Definition & Meaning

swob
noun
  1. cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
verb
  1. wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks"
  2. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"

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What does swob mean?
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks" apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
What part of speech is swob?
Swob is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does swob have?
Swob has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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