nounπShareA 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 nurse used a swab to clean the student's scraped knee. "medicinebodyutensilscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material)."The doctor sent the swab to the lab for testing to see if I had strep throat. "medicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns."The musician used a swab to clean the dust off his guitar strings. "materialutensilmedicineitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mop, especially on a ship."The ship's crew used a large swab to clean the deck. "nauticalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sailor; a swabby."The new swab joined the crew of the fishing boat. "nauticalpersonsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA naval officer's epaulet."The midshipman carefully polished the gold braid on his swab. "militarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab."swab the deck of a ship"medicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
