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swobs
We have found lemma(root) word of swobs : swab.
Definitions
[swɒb], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an absorbent pad or piece of material, often on a stick or rod, used in surgery and medicine for cleaning wounds and skin, applying medication, or taking specimens
- a mop or other absorbent device for cleaning or mopping up a floor or other surface
- a contemptible person
(e.g: ‘Avast, ye swabs,’ she shouted)
Phrases:
Origin
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mid 17th century (in the sense ‘mop for cleaning the decks’): back-formation from swabber ‘sailor detailed to swab decks’, from early modern Dutch zwabber, from a Germanic base meaning ‘splash’ or ‘sway’
[swɒb], (Verb)
Definitions:
- take a specimen of tissue or secretions from (a person or part of the body) for examination
(e.g: we need to be swabbing people with any hint of illness)
- clean (a floor or other surface) with a mop or other absorbent device
(e.g: the crew were swabbing down the decks)
Phrases:
Origin
:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘mop for cleaning the decks’): back-formation from swabber ‘sailor detailed to swab decks’, from early modern Dutch zwabber, from a Germanic base meaning ‘splash’ or ‘sway’
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