swabs

noun

Meaning

A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).
A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
A mop, especially on a ship.
A sailor; a swabby.
A naval officer's epaulet.
To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.

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