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swabbing

/ˈswæbɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does swabbing mean?

verb

The act of swabbing, or the state of being swabbed. To clean or wipe a surface with a swab.

Example

"The nurse began swabbing the patient's wound with antiseptic solution."

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