| Noun | 1. | swab - implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretionimplement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end | |
| 2. | swab - cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floorssponge mop - a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent | |
| Verb | 1. | swab - wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks"mop, mop up, wipe up - to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; "Mop the hallway now"; "He mopped her forehead with a towel" | |
| 2. | swab - apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"apply, put on - apply to a surface; "She applied paint to the back of the house"; "Put on make-up!" | |