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Meaning
Noun
●
In 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.
●
A
sample
taken
with a
swab
(piece of
absorbent
material).
●
A
piece
of
material
used for
cleaning
or
sampling
other
items
like
musical instruments
or guns.
●
A
mop
, especially on a ship.
●
A
sailor
; a swabby.
●
A
naval
officer's epaulet.
Verb
●
To use a
swab
on something, or
clean
something with a
swab
.
Name
●
A surname.
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