Pronunciation: /swɑb/
noun a small piece of absorbent material attached to the end of a stick or wire, used for cleaning or applying medication
A1 The nurse used a swab to clean the patient's wound.
A2 I need to buy some cotton swabs for my makeup.
B1 The forensic team collected DNA evidence using swabs at the crime scene.
B2 The doctor took a swab of the patient's throat to test for strep throat.
C1 The laboratory technician carefully labeled each swab sample for analysis.
C2 The archaeologist used swabs to collect samples from ancient artifacts for testing.
verb to clean or apply medication with a swab
A1 The nurse will swab your arm before giving you the injection.
A2 I need to swab the kitchen counter before preparing dinner.
B1 The police officer swabbed the suspect's hands for evidence.
B2 The scientist swabbed the surface for bacteria samples.
C1 The medical examiner swabbed the crime scene for DNA evidence.
C2 The forensic team swabbed the murder weapon for fingerprints.
formal The nurse used a sterile swab to collect a sample for testing.
informal I had to swab the inside of my cheek for a DNA test.
slang He swabbed the spill with a paper towel.
figurative The artist used a swab of paint to create a beautiful masterpiece.
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