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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.
Медсестра использовала тампон, чтобы очистить рану.
The doctor took a swab from the patient's throat for testing.
Врач взял мазок из горла пациента для анализа.
Additional translations
аппликатор
пробирка
швабра
образец
Synonyms
pad
sponge
mop
wiper
cloth
swabverb
swabbed
Past Simple
swabbed
Past Participle
swabbing
Gerund
UK
/swɒb/
US
/swɑb/
The nurse will swab the wound before applying the bandage.
Медсестра протрет рану перед наложением повязки.
The doctor needs to swab the inside of your mouth for a sample.
Врач должен мазать внутреннюю часть вашего рта для образца.
Additional translations
прошвабровать
затирать
вытирать
Synonyms
mop
apply
wipe
clean
dab
sponge
swabadjective
UK
/swɒb/
US
/swɑb/
Used almost exclusively attributively before another noun (e.g., swab kit, swab test); not normally gradable.
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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