swab

Letters that make swab

s, a, b, w are letters that make 'swab'

Words within swab

AB, ab, SW, WA, Ab are words within 'swab'

Anagrams of swab

wabs is an anagram of 'swab'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of swab

swabs is a word created by adding a letter to 'swab'


4 possible definitions for 'swab'

Swab as "wash with a swab or a mop"

Under this definition, swab is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

swob has the same meaning as swab

swab as a type

'swab' can be a type of wipe up, mop, mop up.

Derivatives of swab

swob, mopping, mop, swab, swabbing are derivatives of 'swab'.

Example of swab used within this context

"swab the ship's decks"


Swab as "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"

Under this definition, swab is a noun and has the following properties:

swab as a type

'swab' can be a type of implement.

Derivatives of swab

swob, swab, dab are derivatives of 'swab'.


Swab as "apply (usually a liquid) to a surface"

Under this definition, swab is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

swob, dab have the same meaning as 'swab'

swab as a type

'swab' can be a type of put on, apply.

Derivatives of swab

swab, splash, pat, tap, dab, splatter are derivatives of 'swab'.


Swab as "cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle, for cleaning floors"

Under this definition, swab is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

swob, mop have the same meaning as 'swab'

swab as a type

'swab' can be a type of cleaning implement, cleaning device, cleaning equipment.

Types of swab

dustmop, dust mop, dry mop, sponge mop are types of 'swab'.

Parts of swab

mop handle is a part of swab.

Derivatives of swab

swab, wipe up, swob, mop, mop up are derivatives of 'swab'.



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