Associations to the word «Swab»

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.

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".