swob

Noun swob has 1 sense

• swob(n = noun.artifact) mop, swab - cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors; Array
is a kind of cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement
has particulars: dry mop, dust mop, dustmop, sponge mop
has parts: mop handle
Derived form verb swob₁

Verb swob has 2 senses

• swob(v = verb.contact) swab - wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks"
is one way to mop, mop up, wipe up
Derived form noun swob₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

• swob(v = verb.contact) dab, swab - apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
is one way to apply, put on
Sample sentence:
They swob the bread with melted butter