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swab

/swæb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does swab mean?

noun, verb

A swab is a piece of cloth or other material used for cleaning or applying medicine. To swab something means to clean or wipe it with a swab.

Example

"She swabbed the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection."

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