Reference meaning
swab
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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
Other meanings
2. noun
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
3. verb
wash with a swab or a mop
4. verb
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
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