SWAB
Scrabble letter values: S1W4A1B3 = 9
Definition
- verb wash with a swab or a mop. — synonyms: swob
- verb apply (usually a liquid) to a surface. — synonyms: dab, swob
- noun 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.
- noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle. — synonyms: swob, mop
Examples
- “swab the ship's decks”
- “dab the wall with paint”
- “for cleaning floors”