to soak up or absorb liquid.
to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; generally with out.
To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper.
To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink.
To obscure; to eclipse; to shadow.
To impair; to damage; to mar; to soil.
To stain with infamy; to disgrace.
A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
An exposed piece in backgammon.
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier.
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).