Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swab
noun / verb
/swɒb/
Definition
A swab is a piece of absorbent material, often on a stick, used for cleaning or collecting samples.
Examples
- The nurse used a swab to collect a sample for the test.
- He swabbed the table to remove the dust.
- After the procedure, the doctor recommended swabbing the area to prevent infection.
Meaning
To swab means to wipe or clean a surface with a cloth or similar material, or to take a sample of a fluid or tissue from a body for medical testing.
Synonyms
- pad
- cloth
- cleaning tool
- sample stick
