Swab
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British pronunciation/swˈɒb/
American pronunciation/ˈswɑb/

"swab"の定義と意味

Swab
01

綿棒 (めんぼう), スワブ

a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
swab definition and meaning

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

モップ, スワブ

a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
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He grabbed the swab to clean up the spill in the kitchen.
The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
After the party, she took out the swab to mop the floors.
03

スワブ, 綿棒

an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab
to swab
01

拭く (ふく), 掃除する (そうじする)

wash with a swab or a mop
02

塗る, 拭く

apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
03

拭う(ふく), 清拭する(せいふくする)

to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab
Transitive
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The nurse will swab the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.
He asked the nurse to swab the injured area before bandaging it.
The medical team swabbed the patient's throat for a rapid strep test.
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