English dictionary
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English noun: swob | |||
| 1. | swob (artifact) cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors | ||
| Synonyms | mop, swab | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dry mop, dust mop, dustmop, sponge mop | ||
| Part holonym | mop handle | ||
English verb: swob | |||
| 1. | swob (contact) wash with a swab or a mop | ||
| Samples | Swab the ship's decks. | ||
| Synonyms | swab | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mop, mop up, wipe up | ||
| 2. | swob (contact) apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | ||
| Samples | Dab the wall with paint. | ||
| Examples | They swob the bread with melted butter | ||
| Synonyms | dab, swab | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something with something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apply, put on | ||
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