Swob vs. Swab

Swob vs. Swab — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Swob and Swab

Swobnoun

cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

Swabnoun

(medicine) A 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.

Swobverb

wash with a swab or a mop;

swab the ship's decks

Swabnoun

A sample taken with a swab piece of absorbent material.

Swobverb

apply (usually a liquid) to a surface;

dab the wall with paint

Swabnoun

A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.

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Swabnoun

A mop, especially on a ship.

Swabnoun

(slang) A sailor; a swabby.

Swabnoun

(slang) A naval officer's epaulet.

Swabverb

(transitive) To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.

swab the deck of a ship

Swabnoun

implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

Swabnoun

cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

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Swabverb

wash with a swab or a mop;

swab the ship's decks

Swabverb

apply (usually a liquid) to a surface;

dab the wall with paint