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).
To fit (a mechanical device) with a washer.
A person who washes his or her hands compulsively, as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.
A face cloth.
A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.