swab
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Noun
- 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
- Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
Verb
- Wash with a swab or a mop
- Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
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Definitions: 4
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📰 This Word in the News:
Fall River teen awaiting bone marrow match urges community to ‘swab for the cause’
Apr 9, 2026 WPRI.com
Apr 9, 2026 WPRI.com
Is it safe to clean your ears with cotton swabs? A doctor explains the risks
Apr 23, 2026 ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Apr 23, 2026 ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
New one-hour brush swab test can detect oral cancers without painful biopsies
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Jul 7, 2026 The Brighter Side of News