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swabbing

/ˈswɒb.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈswɒb.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс очистки поверхности или области с помощью швабры или впитывающей подушечки, часто в гигиенических или медицинских целях.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning a surface or area using a mop or absorbent pad, often for hygiene or medical purposes.

uncountable

  1. Cleaning with a mopB1informal

    The act of cleaning a floor or surface using a mop or similar tool.

    ruМытьё шваброй

    • The janitor finished swabbing the hallway floor.
    • Swabbing the deck is a daily chore on a ship.
    • She spent the morning swabbing the kitchen tiles.

    Synonymsmopping

Forms
  • swabbings plural form
  • swabbings' possessive plural form
  • swabbing's possessive singular form

verb

swab/swɒb/B2formalmedical
  • ruГлагол, означающий чистить или наносить вещество с помощью тампона, или брать образец для анализа.

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.

    ruОбрабатывать тампоном

    • 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.

    Synonymscleanmopscrubspongewashwipe

  2. B2formalmedical

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

    ruНаносить жидкость

    • 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.

    Synonymsapplydaubsmearwipe

Forms
  • swabbed past participle
  • swabbed past simple
  • swabbing present participle
  • swabs third person singular