noun🔗ShareTupfer, WattestäbchenA 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."The doctor used swabs to clean the little girl's scraped knee. "Der Arzt benutzte Tupfer, um das aufgeschürfte Knie des kleinen Mädchens zu reinigen.medicinematerialutensilbodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProben, AbstricheA sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material)."The doctor collected swabs from my throat to test for strep. "Der Arzt entnahm meinem Rachen Proben, um auf Streptokokken zu testen.medicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTupfer, WischerA piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns."The musician used swabs to clean the inside of his clarinet after the concert. "Der Musiker benutzte Tupfer, um das Innere seiner Klarinette nach dem Konzert zu reinigen.materialutensilitemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWischmopp, ScheuerlappenA mop, especially on a ship."The sailors used swabs to clean the deck of the ship. "Die Seeleute benutzten Wischmopps, um das Deck des Schiffs zu reinigen.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMatrose, SchrubberA sailor; a swabby."The bar in the old port town was filled with swabs telling stories of their adventures at sea. "Die Bar in der alten Hafenstadt war voller Matrosen, die Geschichten von ihren Abenteuern auf See erzählten.nauticalpersonsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchulterstückA naval officer's epaulet."During the naval ball, the light glinted off the lieutenant's swabs, indicating his rank and authority. "Während des Marineballs glitzerte das Licht auf dem Schulterstück des Leutnants und deutete auf seinen Rang und seine Autorität hin.militarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwischen, auswischenTo use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab."swab the deck of a ship"Das Deck eines Schiffes abwischen.medicineactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
