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abputzen — 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

abputzen is used for these senses in English:

  • swab (transitive) To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.

swab — full definition

  1. noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
  2. noun A mop, especially one used to clean the deck of a ship.
  3. verb To clean or wipe something using a swab.

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