swob Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
    mop; swab.
  2. verb wash with a swab or a mop
    swab.
    • swab the ship's decks
  3. verb apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
    dab; swab.
    • dab the wall with paint

WordNet


Swob noun & verb
Definitions
  1. See Swab.

Webster 1913