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SWAB

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Swab.

How to pronounce swab:

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Swab - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mop7swob9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleaning devicecleaning equipmentcleaning implement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Swab - as a verb

Wash with a swab or a mop

Example: "Swab the ship's decks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swob9

Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

Example: "Dab the wall with paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dab6swob9

Example Sentences

"The nurse used a swab to collect a sample from the patient's throat."
"I need to buy some cotton swabs for cleaning my ears."
"They took a DNA swab from the crime scene to identify the suspect."
"The doctor used a swab to apply medicine to the wound."
"The pharmacy sells sterile swabs for medical purposes."
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Word Game Points

Is SWAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWAB has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SWAB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swab is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SWAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swab is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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