Definition of Swob

1. Noun. Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors.

Exact synonyms: Mop, Swab
Generic synonyms: Cleaning Device, Cleaning Equipment, Cleaning Implement
Specialized synonyms: Dry Mop, Dust Mop, Dustmop, Sponge Mop
Terms within: Mop Handle
Derivative terms: Mop, Swab

2. Verb. Wash with a swab or a mop. "Swab the ship's decks"
Exact synonyms: Swab
Generic synonyms: Mop, Mop Up, Wipe Up
Derivative terms: Swab, Swabbing

3. Verb. Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface. "They swob the bread with melted butter"; "Dab the wall with paint"
Exact synonyms: Dab, Swab
Generic synonyms: Apply, Put On
Derivative terms: Dab, Dab, Swab

Definition of Swob

1. n. & v. See Swab.

Definition of Swob

1. Noun. (alternative form of swab) ¹

2. Verb. (alternative form of swab) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Swob

1. to swab [v SWOBBED, SWOBBING, SWOBS] - See also: swab

Lexicographical Neighbors of Swob

swivets
swiving
swiz
swizz
swizzed
swizzes
swizzing
swizzle
swizzle stick
swizzle sticks
swizzled
swizzler
swizzlers
swizzles
swizzling
swob (current term)
swobbed
swobber
swobbers
swobbing
swobs
swoe
swoes
swole
swollen
swollen-headed
swollenly
swollenness
swoln
swoltery

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