
Hledat
Swab
01
tampon, vatová tyčinka
a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
What is a "swab"?
A swab is a small, soft piece of material typically made of cotton or another absorbent material attached to a stick or handle for easy handling. They are commonly used in medical settings to apply medications, collect samples from the body, or clean wounds. Swabs are essential tools for maintaining hygiene and diagnosing patients effectively in medical settings.
02
mop, utěrka
a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
Example
He grabbed the swab to clean up the spill in the kitchen.
Vzala si mop na uklizení rozlití v kuchyni.
The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
Údržbář použil mop, utěrku, aby zajistil, že chodba je bez skvrn.
03
vatová tyčinka, tampon
an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab
to swab
01
umyvat mopem, otřít mopem
wash with a swab or a mop
02
nanést, otřít
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
03
ošetřit, otřít
to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab
Transitive
Example
The nurse will swab the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.
Zdravotní sestra ránu ošetří antiseptikem, aby se předešlo infekci.
He asked the nurse to swab the injured area before bandaging it.
Požádal sestru, aby ošetřila poraněnou oblast před tím, než ji obváže.

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