Associations to the word «Swab»
Noun
- Antigen
- Physician
- Underside
- Thermometer
- Capsule
- Forearm
- Forehead
- Microscope
- Brush
- Folder
- Diagnosis
- Influenza
- Spray
- Assay
- Tube
- Virus
- Fluid
- Sweat
- Serum
- Nostril
- Vein
- Sperm
- Rub
- Gum
- Inside
- Rack
- Gunner
- Lemon
- Kit
- Hose
- Yeast
- Remove
- Pad
- Brow
- Extraction
- Cadet
- Tissue
- Stamp
- Toxin
- Probe
- Wool
- Patch
- Gram
- Lab
- Lesion
- Dip
- Kettle
- Discharge
- Surge
- Secretion
- Filter
- Meridian
- Dat
- Antibody
- Seaman
- Soda
- Tongue
- Elbow
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SWAB, noun. (medicine) 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.
SWAB, noun. A sample taken with a swab (1).
SWAB, noun. A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
SWAB, noun. A mop, especially on a ship.
SWAB, noun. (slang) A sailor; a swabby.
SWAB, verb. (transitive) To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
Dictionary definition
SWAB, noun. 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, noun. Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors.
SWAB, verb. Wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks".
SWAB, verb. Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint".
Wise words
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