To clean up.
To depart or disappear.
To clarify, to correct a misconception.
To become free of certain blemishes.
Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.
To pot all of the remaining balls in a single turn.
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).