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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 • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • wash with a swab or a mop • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | ||||||||
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Surgeon Wipes Around Bowel Openings To Take A Sample Crossword Clue
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SWAB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SWAB
Updated: November 12, 2023
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