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| Sounds | swaa'b |
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| Rhymes | blob, bob, cob, and 19 more rhymes in aab... |
| Meaning | 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. |
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| Broader | implement |
| Verbs | swab |
| Meaning | Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle. For cleaning floors. |
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| Synonyms | swob, mop |
| Parts | mop handle |
| Broader | cleaning implement |
| Narrower | dustmop, dust mop, dry mop; sponge mop |
| Verbs | swab |
| Meaning | Wash with a swab or a mop. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s something |
| Examples | "swab the ship's decks" |
| Synonyms | swob |
| Broader | wipe up, mop up, mop |
| Nouns | swabbing; swab |
| Meaning | Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s something with something |
| Model | They swab the bread with melted butter |
| Synonyms | dab, swob |
| Broader | put on, apply |
| Nouns | swab |
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