swob

• Substantivo que designa um utensílio de limpeza formado por material absorvente preso a um cabo, usado para lavar pisos.

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.

   Mop

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmopsponge mopswab

• Verbo arcaico que significa limpar ou enxugar com um esfregão ou chumaço, ou aplicar um chumaço em uma ferida. Atualmente foi em grande parte substituído 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.

   Limpar com cotonete ou esfregão

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscleanmopscrubspongeswabwipe

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 líquido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdabdaubmopswabwipe