swab

Words with a similar base: swab

'swab'

[swab.n.01] as in: 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

'swab'

[swab.n.02] as in: cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

'swab'

[swab.v.01] as in: wash with a swab or a mop

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Examples:
swab the ship's decks

'swab'

[dab.v.01] as in: apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

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Examples:
dab the wall with paint