Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
swab
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A piece of absorbent material used for cleaning or applying substances.
Example Sentences
"The nurse used a swab to collect a sample for the test."
"I always carry a cotton swab in my bag for quick clean-ups."
"He dipped the swab in the solution before applying it to the wound."
V
verb
To clean or apply something using a swab.
Example Sentences
"She swabbed the table to remove the stains."
"The technician swabbed the device to ensure it was free from dust."
"I need to swab the area before applying the new paint."