Swob vs. Swab
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 decksSwabnoun
A sample taken with a swab piece of absorbent material.
Swobverb
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface;
dab the wall with paintSwabnoun
A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
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 shipSwabnoun
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
Swabverb
wash with a swab or a mop;
swab the ship's decksSwabverb
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface;
dab the wall with paint
