swab

/swˈɒb/

/ˈswɑb/

Swab

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

cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

synonyms : mop

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

to swab

MAIN VERB

wash with a swab or a mop

synonyms : swob

apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

synonyms : dab

to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab

Examples

1. First task, swab a patient for a sample.

2. Swab a patient for a sample.

3. [Paul Foulstench] To swab the deck.

4. Swabbing 20% of school population weekly.