What does SWABS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Swabs is a noun and a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, swabs refers to small pieces of material used for cleaning or applying medicine. As a verb, it means to clean or dry something with a swab or to take a sample from a persons body using a swab.

Pronunciations:

• US: /swɑbz/
• UK: /swɒbz/

Origin and Usage:

The word swabs originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have come from the Dutch word "zwabber". Swabs are commonly used in medical settings for collecting samples from patients or applying medicine. They are also used in cleaning and maintenance tasks, such as cleaning firearms or musical instruments.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for swabs as a noun include cotton balls, gauze, and wipes. As a verb, synonyms include clean, wipe, and mop.

Related Words:

• Wipes
• Brush
• Moppy
• Clean
• Scrub

Example Sentences:

• She used swabs to clean the wound.
• The nurse swabbed the inside of his cheek for a DNA sample.
• He swabbed the gun with a cleaning solution.