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SWAB, n. A mop for cleaning floors; on board of ships, a large mop or bunch or old rope yarn, used to clean the deck and cabin.

SWAB, v.t. [supra.] To clean with mop; to wipe when wet or after washing; as, to swab the deck of a ship.

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Swab (swab)
v. t.(?)
Swab
[imp. *** p. p. Swabbed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n. Swabbing.] [See Swabber, n.]
  1. To clean with a mop or swab] to wipe when very wet, as after washing; as, to swab the desk of a ship.
    [Spelt also swob.]
  2. A kind of mop for cleaning floors, the desks of vessels, etc., esp. one made of rope-yarns or threads.
  3. A bit of sponge, cloth, or the like, fastened to a handle, for cleansing the mouth of a sick person, applying medicaments to deep-seated parts, etc.
  4. An epaulet.
    [Sailor's Slang] Marryat.
  5. A cod, or pod, as of beans or pease.
    [Obs.] Bailey.
  6. A sponge, or other suitable substance, attached to a long rod or handle, for cleaning the bore of a firearm.

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