to clean a specific part of the body by gargling (almost always throat or mouth)
to use (a liquid) for purposes of cleaning one's mouth or throat by gargling.
to make a sound like the one made while gargling
to clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs
lager, drink
a liquid used for gargling
the sound of gargling
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).