Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swabbed
verb
/swɒbd/
Definition
To clean or apply a substance with a swab.
Examples
- She swabbed the wound gently with antiseptic.
- The technician swabbed the surface to collect samples for testing.
- After the procedure, the doctor swabbed my cheek to gather DNA evidence.
Meaning
The past tense of ‘swab’, which means to use a small piece of absorbent material to clean or apply something, often in a medical or laboratory context.
Synonyms
- cleaned
- wiped
- dipped
- sterilized
