implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

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

[ Syn: swob , mop ]

wash with a swab or a mop; swab the ships decks

[ Syn: swob ]

apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; dab the wall with paint

[ Syn: dab , swob ]