swab

• قطعة صغيرة من مادة ماصة كالقطن تُستخدم لتنظيف الجروح أو الأسطح أو لتطبيق دواء أو لأخذ عينة منها. وتُطلق أيضاً على المسحة الطبية التي تُؤخذ بها عينة من سطح أو جرح للتحليل.

A noun referring to a small piece of absorbent material, such as cotton, used for cleaning, applying medication, or taking a sample from a surface or wound.

1. Medical swabB1formalmedical

   A small piece of absorbent material, often cotton, attached to a stick, used to apply medication, clean a wound, or collect a sample of a secretion.

   مسحة طبية

   • The nurse used a swab to clean the cut.
   • He took a throat swab to test for the infection.
   • The doctor collected a swab from the wound for analysis.

   المرادفاتapplicator

2. Cleaning swabB1formal

   A cleaning tool made of absorbent material attached to a handle, used for cleaning floors or other surfaces.

   ممسحة

   • The janitor used a swab to mop the floor.
   • She dipped the swab in soapy water before cleaning.
   • A swab is effective for reaching under furniture.

   المرادفاتmop

• فعل يعني تنظيف شيء ما أو تطبيق مادة عليه باستخدام قطعة قطن أو قماش، أو أخذ عينة منه للتحليل.

A verb meaning to clean or apply a substance using a swab, or to take a sample for testing.

1. Clean with a swabB2formalmedical

   To clean or wash a surface, wound, or area using a swab or mop.

   تنظيف بالمسحة

   • The nurse swabbed the wound before applying the bandage.
   • He swabbed the deck of the ship with a mop.
   • The doctor swabbed the patient's throat to collect a sample.

   المرادفاتcleanmopscrubspongewashwipe

2. B2formalmedical

   To apply a liquid, such as a disinfectant or medication, to a surface using a swab.

   دهن السائل

   • She swabbed the cut with antiseptic.
   • The technician swabbed the area with alcohol before the injection.
   • He carefully swabbed the paint thinner onto the stain.

   المرادفاتapplydaubsmearwipe