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swab

UK
/swɒb/
US
/swɑb/

Translations

swabnoun
swabs
pl
UK
/swɒb/
US
/swɑb/
The nurse used a swab to clean the wound before applying the bandage.
L’infirmière a utilisé un écouvillon pour nettoyer la plaie avant de poser le pansement.
Additional translations
prélèvementAu sens de prélèvement effectué avec un écouvillon.
salaudFamilier, injurieux ; surtout comme insulte de marin.
serpillièrePour l’ustensile de nettoyage.
Synonyms
pad
mop
wiper
cloth
sponge
swabverb
swabbed
Past Simple
swabbed
Past Participle
swabbing
Gerund
UK
/swɒb/
US
/swɑb/
écouvillonnerSens médical et technique.
The nurse swabbed the patient's arm with alcohol before the injection.
L’infirmière a écouvillonné le bras du patient avec de l’alcool avant l’injection.
Synonyms
wipe
apply
mop
sponge
dab
clean
swabadjective
UK
/swɒb/
US
/swɑb/
Used almost exclusively attributively before another noun (e.g., swab kit, swab test); not normally gradable.
Additional translations
écouvillonnaireRare, technique ; relatif à l’écouvillonnage.
Synonyms
nautical
maritime
seafaring
sailorly
naval

Definitions

swabnoun
A small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or wire, used for cleaning or applying substances.
The nurse used a swab to clean the wound before applying the bandage.
A sample of a substance, such as cells or bacteria, collected with a swab for testing or analysis.
The doctor took a throat swab to test for strep throat.
A mop or other cleaning implement consisting of a bundle of absorbent material attached to a handle.
The janitor used a swab to clean the floors of the hospital corridor.
A contemptible or coarse person, especially a low-ranking sailor.
Get back to work, you lazy swab!
An act or instance of cleaning, disinfecting, or collecting a sample with a swab.
Give the wound a quick swab before you put the bandage on.
swabverb
To clean or apply medication to a surface using a swab.
The nurse swabbed the patient's arm with alcohol before the injection.
To collect a sample from a surface or body part using a swab.
The doctor swabbed the inside of the patient's cheek to collect a DNA sample.
swabadjective
Relating to or intended for swabbing.
The nurse prepared the swab kit for the procedure.
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