Synonymer till swabssubstantiv(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) swab; swabs(cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors) swab; swob; mop; swabsverb(wash with a swab or a mop) swab; swob; swabs(apply (usually a liquid) to a surface) dab; swab; swob; swabs