To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
To affect with backwash.
To clean the oil from wool after combing.
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
A sailor; a swabby.
A naval officer's epaulet.
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 mop, especially on a ship.
A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).