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Swab
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Wattestäbchen, Abstrich
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.
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Wischer, Mopp
a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
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Wattestäbchen, Abstrich
an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab
to swab
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abwischen, wischen
wash with a swab or a mop
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bestreichen, auftragen
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
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abreiben, auftragen
to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab
Transitive
swab
n
Beispiel
The technician had to take a swab of the suspicious substance for chemical analysis.
The cleaning crew brought in a new swab to tackle the mess.
He grabbed the swab to clean up the spill in the kitchen.
After the party, she took out the swab to mop the floors.
The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
