Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Swab.
How to pronounce swab:
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Swab - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mopswobHypernyms (Closely Related)
cleaning devicecleaning equipmentcleaning implementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The nurse used a swab to collect a sample from the patient's throat."
"I need to buy some cotton swabs for cleaning my ears."
"They took a DNA swab from the crime scene to identify the suspect."
"The doctor used a swab to apply medicine to the wound."
"The pharmacy sells sterile swabs for medical purposes."
Word Game Points
Is SWAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SWAB has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SWAB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swab is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSWAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SWAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swab is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSWAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.