from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or wire and used for cleansing or applying medicine.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A specimen of mucus or other material removed with a swab.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A sponge or patch of absorbent material used to clean the bore of a firearm or cannon.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Slang A lout.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
To clean with a swab.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To take a specimen from (a person) using a swab.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To use a swab on.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To apply medication to with a swab .
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To clean with or as if with a swab.
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