What is "swob"

Swab \Swab\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Swabbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Swabbing.] [See Swabber, n.] To clean with a mop or swab; to wipe when very wet, as after washing; as, to swab the desk of a ship. [Spelt also swob.]

n. (alternative form of swab English) vb. (alternative form of swab English)

1. n. cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors [syn: swab, mop]

2. v. wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks" [syn: swab]

3. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint" [syn: dab, swab]