swab
Definitions
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
- Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
Verb
- Wash with a swab or a mop
- Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
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Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
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Mar 18, 2026 Time Magazine
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