Swab (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Swob
• Dab

Hypernyms

• Put On

Related Words

• Swab (noun)

Meaning ²

Wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Swob

Hypernyms

• Mop Up
• Mop

Related Words

• Swabbing (noun)
• Swab (noun)