Definition of swob Swob

swob

We found 5 definitions of swob from 3 different sources.

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What does swob mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

swob - cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
  swab, mop
  cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement any of a large class of implements used for cleaning
  dry mop, dust mop, dustmop a dry swab for dusting floors
  mop handle the handle of a mop

Verb

swob - wash with a swab or a mop; "swab the ship's decks"
  swab
  wipe up, mop, mop up to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; "Mop the hallway now"; "He mopped her forehead with a towel"
swob - apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
  dab, swab
  put on, apply add to something existing; "She put on a sun room"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • swob (n. & v.)
    See Swab.

Part of speech

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  • swob, verb, present, 1st person singular of swob (infinitive).
  • swob, verb (infinitive).
  • swob, noun, singular of swobs.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

swob in sign language
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