The meaning of SWAB is mop; especially : a yarn mop. How to use swab in a sentence.

SWAB meaning: 1 : a small piece of soft material sometimes on the end of a small stick that is used for applying medicine, cleaning a wound, etc.; 2 : a small amount of material taken with a swab as a …

swab definition: 1. a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a cut or for taking a small amount of substance…. Learn more.

3 days ago · Private insurers will be required to cover self-swab tests that screen for cervical cancer starting in 2027.

Nov 1, 2025 · swab (plural swabs) (medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or …

A swab is a small piece of cotton wool used by a doctor or nurse for cleaning a wound, putting a substance on it, or taking a specimen.

swab or swob (swɒb) n., v. swabbed, swab•bing. n. 1. a large mop used on shipboard for cleaning decks, living quarters, etc. 2. a bit of cotton, sponge, or the like, often fixed to a stick, for applying …

to clean with or as if with a swab: to swab the ship's deck. to take up or apply (moisture, etc.) with or as if with a swab on (a wound): to swab antiseptic on the wound.

swabbed, swabbing to clean with or as if with a swab. to swab the decks. to take up or apply, as moisture, with or as if with a swab. to swab soapy water from the decks. to pass over a surface. to …

Definition of swab noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.