Swab (Verb)
Meaning 1
Wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The nurse swabbed the patient's wound with antiseptic solution to prevent infection.
- The janitor swabbed the floor with a mop to clean up the spill.
- The sailors swabbed the ship's decks to remove dirt and grime.
- The doctor swabbed the patient's throat to collect a sample for testing.
- The crew swabbed the garage floor to remove oil stains and dirt.
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Meaning 2
Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.