swob

• Substantif désignant un outil de nettoyage composé d'un matériau absorbant fixé à un manche, utilisé pour laver les sols.

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.

   Serpillière

   • 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.

   Synonymesmopsponge mopswab

• Verbe désuet signifiant nettoyer ou essuyer avec une vadrouille ou un tampon, ou appliquer un tampon sur une plaie. De nos jours largement remplacé par '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.

   Nettoyer avec un tampon ou une serpillière

   • 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.

   Synonymescleanmopscrubspongeswabwipe

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.

   appliquer un liquide avec un écouvillon

   • 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.

   Synonymesdabdaubmopswabwipe