swob

• Sustantivo que designa un utensilio de limpieza consistente en un material absorbente fijado a un mango, usado para lavar o fregar suelos.

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.

   Fregona

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmopsponge mopswab

• Verbo anticuado que significa limpiar o frotar con una fregona o un hisopo, o aplicar un hisopo a una herida. Hoy en día ha sido en gran medida reemplazado por '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.

   Limpiar con hisopo o trapeador

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscleanmopscrubspongeswabwipe

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.

   aplicar con hisopo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdabdaubmopswabwipe