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 doctor used swabs to clean the little girl's scraped knee. "medicinematerialutensilbodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material)."The doctor collected swabs from my throat to test for strep. "medicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "materialutensilitemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mop, especially on a ship."The sailors used swabs to clean the deck of the ship. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sailor; a swabby."The bar in the old port town was filled with swabs telling stories of their adventures at sea. "nauticalpersonsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA naval officer's epaulet."During the naval ball, the light glinted off the lieutenant's swabs, indicating his rank and authority. "militarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab."swab the deck of a ship"medicineactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
