watje, prop — meaning in English
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English meaning
- swab noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
Senses
watje, prop is used for these senses in English:
- swab (medicine) 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.
swab — full definition
- noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
- noun A mop, especially one used to clean the deck of a ship.
- verb To clean or wipe something using a swab.