abwischen — meaning in English

English meaning

• clean adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
• swab noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
• sweep verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.

Senses

abwischen is used for these senses in English:

• clean (transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
• swab (transitive) To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
• sweep To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

clean — full definition

1. adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
2. adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
3. adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
4. verb To remove dirt from something, or to tidy up a space.

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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