53 Synonyms for Swab: sluice, syringe, scrub

swab (53 synonym found)

Swab has 53 synonyms. The top synonyms for swab are sluice, syringe, scrub, bathe, tub, rinse, gargle, shampoo and 45 more. Another word for swab is sluice. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for swab?

A common synonym for swab is sluice. Other synonyms include syringe, scrub, bathe, tub.

How many synonyms does swab have?

Swab has 53 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does swab mean?

(n): a small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids.

Definition of swab:

(n) : a small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access; a sample taken with a swab (1)

(v) : to use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab

"swab the decks: mop the deck of a ship"

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