A sailor from India or Southeast Asia, especially as serving on a European ship.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Pantoporia and Lasippa.
A tent-pitcher; also a type of artilleryman.
A naval officer's epaulet.
A sailor; a swabby.
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).
To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.