swob

• اسم يدل على أداة تنظيف تتكون من مادة ماصة للماء مثبتة على مقبض، تُستخدم في غسل الأرضيات.

A noun referring to a cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle, used for cleaning floors.

1. Cleaning implementB1informalbritish

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

   ممسحة

   • He grabbed the swob to clean the kitchen floor.
   • The janitor used a swob to mop up the spill.
   • She dipped the swob in soapy water before scrubbing.

   المرادفاتmopsponge mopswab

• فعل قديم بمعنى تنظيف أو مسح شيء ما بممسحة أو قطعة قماش، أو تطبيق قطعة قطن على جرح. استُبدل في الاستعمال الحديث بفعل 'swab'.

An obsolete verb meaning to clean or wipe with a mop or swab, or to apply a swab to a wound. Now largely replaced by 'swab'.

1. Clean with a swab or mopB2formalmedical

   To wash or clean a surface using a swab, mop, or similar absorbent tool.

   المسح بالقضيب القطني أو الممسحة

   • The nurse swobbed the wound with antiseptic.
   • He swobbed the deck of the ship after the storm.
   • She carefully swobbed the laboratory bench to remove any residue.

   المرادفاتcleanmopscrubspongeswabwipe

2. Apply a liquid to a surfaceB2formaltechnical

   To spread or apply a liquid, such as a cleaning solution or medicine, onto a surface using a swab or cloth.

   تطبيق سائل على سطح

   • The technician swobbed the circuit board with alcohol.
   • He swobbed the paint thinner onto the stained area.
   • She swobbed the patient's skin with iodine before the injection.

   المرادفاتdabdaubmopswabwipe